Piqua Central High School - Piquonian Yearbook (Piqua, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 128 of the 1923 volume:

1 1 ' V f u I o 7 0 v 1 I ' firm 4 . . ? ' ' A L W , g V li, Secofld F loor--Specials for Students--also Cedar Chests X 0 513.00 - - - to - - ' 350.00 0 READING! JUNIOR! TABLE! BUDOIR1 LAMPS 33.50 TO 360.00 WALKER IQEIRLEEQE I L 7 he -i . 0 , f Graduatzon Present Piqua s Ideal G1ft Store HE reason we claim this to be an ideal AY be most worthily bestowed if it has Gift Store is baged On Qualify , essentials that are definite in their quality, UllfZ'f'l'fy,.,, Vfl7 l'L'fyH I1I1Cl if VIIIIZLCSH. utility and beauty. These essentials are Our buyer Wlth yearsxof expeflenc? evident in the many single pieces of Furniture X aluable knowledge gellned by keeping In l . . close touch with leading markets IS ever that we have provided, so chosen that they will k Y D A , 1 een to secure for our patrons the nevx 1 always associate themselves with graduatlonqust Creations of real merit. Quality is never i HOW among the 5eHi0rS- the big event Of the im- lost sight of, and our stock of gift things, E91 mediate future. which is quite large, is appropriate be- N cause useful as well as ornamental. Our Parents and others, who feel the privilege Piohcydof Warwng goods giltliglalnnggirii of lnestowing these gifts, are assured valuable ence O Square ea g 3 u assistance in the choice of the most acceptable V things in our stock. -1-' ., QIEYWVELERS A M P B E L L FURNITURE STORE 1 ll Greenamyer 81 Co. Corner Main and Water Streets Sporting Goods Headquarters PRICES ALWAYS RIGHT Our DRUG DEPARTMENT is full of USEFUL GIFTS. See our Specials in PERFUIVIES and TOILET ARTICLES. Everything in PARISIAN IVORY at Reduced Prices. Congratulations and Best Wishes 1+--fo the -ig- CLASS of I923 The Piqua Granite and Marble Co. 9231 The EE .... For Insuranee of All Kinds, Real 3:53 Estate and Loans 404-A Wayne St., North 409 N 0 f f 11 1:lfLe.ifce'- i H222 222 Main Street --ALSO-A BUY and SELL Property Modern Music Studio MANDOLIN, VIOLIN, CELLO Eighth Successful Season Ending This Month --FALL TERM BEGINS--M Urbana Studlo Sept. I0 - Sldney Stucllo Sept. I2 - Bellefontalne Studlo Sept. I I - Plqua Studio Sept. I4. Summer Studio: 3068 Seyburn Ave., Detroit, Mich. 2 11923 MEN'S and WOMEN'S Custom Made Clothes Tailored to Individual Specifications K ussman's K tothes Shop 317 North Wayne Street Phone 59 row you would adjust your expense Your Income should be cut 10'Z-, tomor- slightly and hardly know the difference. The desire to save this much requires the small sacrifice of this same adjustment. Try it by our Green Book method. The Piqua Savings Bank Co. POSCO Supplies for the Student and Appropriate Gifts for the Graduate Typewriters Rented Loose Leaf Devices PIQUA OFFICE SUPPLY CO. Opp. Y. M. C. A. Main 70 C. I-I. LUCAS DRUGGIST ili -il -11-1 Favorite City Electric Co. If it is electrical we have it. Try our SERVICE. Water and Wayne Streets PIQUA, OHIO J. P. ZIMPHER CQ 52126 IZ GERL CH The FL0R1sT For the best in cut flowers. floral de- signs and plan Phone l52l Washington Main l84 Avenue PHILBROOK OPTICAL CO. If y d glasses, see us. N d gs or drops Twelve years S. C. Philbrnok, Oplomclrisl. Licensed by Standard Registration. d. in Piq IHQZ31 ATIONALLY known Sport- ing, Pleasure and Traveling Necessities. Ill Eastman Kodaks and Kodak Finishing. 1-,H Hartmann Trunks. QI Spald- ing and Wright 81 Ditson Sport- ing Goods. ill Parker Pens. QI Eversharp Pencils. ll Eaton, Crane 81 Pike Stationery. 111 See us for Graduation and Wedding Gifts. Large Assortment, Mod- erate Prices, Better Service. PHILLIPPI'S Gem Barber Shop Basement of Mickler Bldg. Hair Cut 25C Shave 15C Open 7:30 A. M. to 7:30 P, M. Saturdays to 10:00 P. M. E Bicycles, Hardware. Kitchenware. Floor L Paint, Varnish, Bee Supplies. L E R M A N PIQUA, OHIO S 313 N. Main Street 4 To the Young Ladies and Young Men now entering life We wish careers of great success. KAHN'S lll923l J. BEN WILKINSON Pres. k Mgr. C DUDLEY KING A t. Gen. Mgr H. E. CROWLEY, Sec k T The J. Ben Wilkinson Co. All Kinds Piqua, - - Agency Organized 1878 Incorporated 1890 0 f Insurance - - - Ohio P I 421-422 Orr-Flesh Bldg. UI Telephone 81 0 Camp at Camp Runcile PORT JEFFERSON June 15th to August 15th See Bill Battie at the Y BARBER Hair Cut ------ - 40C Shave - - - - 200 Massage Y 350, 500, 51.00 Shampoo A - - 35c, 75c Toni - f - 25 Singe - - - 25c,35c We use ele t 1 clipper and make a specialty f lp t tments for men and ladies. L. G. Raglin Proprietor FOR DAY OR NIGHT SERVICE Nl PHONE MAIN 2035 H Euink Taxi line Ii-Ik C. L. BURCH, Prop. - Long Distance Trips a Specialty OPEN and CLOSED B U I C K C AR S Office above May's Opera House IHQZQI :NEI lZ?0:1ZQCQ WHERE THE BEST COSTS LESS Lape 8: Millhouse T in snuff' THE FAVORITE STOVE MEN Favorite Stoves and Ranges Kitchen C a b i n e t s, Kitchen Ware, Dinner Ware, Etc. ARTMAN FLORAL COMPANY 1556 Washingt 1 9-ix of Artistic Funeral Designs Bouquets, Corsages, Wedding Decorations and Potted Plants on A Phone Main 511 HUB SHOE STORE Style Shoes f Sh abe Hub Shoe Store STYLE HEADQUARTERS VVe are showing a com- plete line o - oes and Oxfords in the newest lasts and pattern. The prices are most reason- l . 21 . ain Street Piqua, Ohio 6 H9231 The Fourteenth Volume of The Annual Number of The Piquonian Published by The CLASS of I 923 June, 1923 Piqua High School Piqua, Ohio 7 IHQQQI IZ?':GZQGQ'2:1'E We Dedicate This Annual to PHILIP P. GATES the staff of our musical organizations, who has known no test in the measure of his work, but has struck the highest note in the scale of achievement. 8 H9231 orc-:word E bring to you our final offering,-the Annual of Nineteen Twenty- Three. Along the roadway of the last four years we have come -sometimes weary, sometimes discouraged, but always looking forward to the end. Now it is with one hand held fast by Joy, the other by Regret, that we Come to the parting of the ways. In years to come you who have loved the Piquonian will turn over the pages of this book with Memory leaning over your shoulder, and whatever fault may be in it, between a smile and a tear you will then read again the words we have written here. We hope that these memories we leave behind us will shine a little on your pathway. IZPQZQGQIZWDJI 9 Ill923I :JT FDIUZQGQ I Z Table of Contents The Staff Board of Education ,,,, , ,ee, ,e,.,,e,, ,e,,, ...,,,,,e,,,e...,e,,,e,..,e,, C The Faculty ,,,,,,,,,,, The Seniors ,,oo,o 1. ,,o,,..o,, ,C The Classes ,oo.,..,oo,,,o.A,,,o,,.,., Commencement Program ...o., Class Poem A,oo,,o , o.,oo,,, .,ro... . Class History ,o..,,oo,, Class Prophecy o,o,,o Calendar .o.....r,ooo,, Alumni .,.,o, Music oow, oo,o Athletics o..o,,ooo , ,, School Events ,,,,,,o, Literary .ooooo,,.,i Jokes .o..oo..,o 12-13 Editor-in-Chief ....... o,o...r,,,,o,o,,...oo,o,,,o...,o,,,,,..., L ouise Burnham to 18 . . .o.. Mary Lee Rayner to 30 Associate Editors rr., ,i Wu-mMiriam Miner to 37 Alumni Editor ........ .o,oooo D orothy Walker 38-39 Athletic Editor ....ow. o.,..,,,,Y. W alter Magee -V----40 .,.,,,Florence Wagner M--.41 Art Editors...,.. Davidson Harbaugh a,,,.,,,.David Tillman to 44 M . . R b 45-46 uslc Editor .....,........,.l ,oolo.....,.o..o. o ert Reck Stenographic Editor .,..,o., to 52 ' to 62 Business Manager ....,...o to 74 Assistant Business Managers, r to 81 to 92 Subscription Manager v..o,,... to 98 Treasurer ...,.....,,,.........,.l... HEdward Butterfield ,V,,oWayne Reynolds ,l,,,.n..Curtiss Libbee .a,......Charles Kiefer ,t,t...t,Ray Washing ,,.,o.,lEdna Shane ,o,,o,....Scott Garbry 10 11923 IZ?':ZQGQD: 'UI 11 H1923 BOARD OF EDUCATION GEORGE C. DIETRICH SUPERINWNUEN1' OF SCHOOL: FRANK P. IRVIN ' FRANK P. BROTHERTON PRESIDENT CLERK 12 ULQZEEI BOARD OOF EDUCATION W. H. KOESTE R 13 QW IZPQZQC M155 MARY MCKINNEX M XTHENIATICS Miss UPTON M155 LUCY PATTERSON M155 CARRIE NIXON ENGLISH HISTORY 11923 I-'l,l-Q'I'CHER S. MOFFETT M.xTHEx1AT1cs FACULTY H. B. HENSLER SCIENCE RAYMOND S. MUTE PHYSICAL Em'c'.x'r1oN RAYMOND R. WILSON STANLEY BOYLAN COMMERCIAL Ii1sToux' :UTM M2052 Z? 15 11923 M155 MARGARET WOOD FRENCH MISS HELEN RISLJOX DR,xMix'r1c ART FACULTY M155 CQENEVIEYE NORTH ENGLISH Miss MARY LONG SPANISH M155 HORTENSE WILKINSON ENGLISH 16 11923 Miss PAULINE BAKER SCIENCE FACULTY Miss MARGARET MACY HOUSEHOLD ARTS JOHN ERNST M XTHEX1 xncs Alma RITTII WILKINSON Miss BELXYA TIVCKER COMMERCIAL PHYSICAL EDUCATION 17 1192331 l2?v:1ZQG :NEI FACULTY R. M. FRANZ INDUSTRIAL MRS MIININIE P. MCCLAY ART M155 HELEN HETHERINGTON SECRETARY LEE MOORE IVIANUAL TRAINING 18 411923 EDXVARD KEITH BUTTERFIELD, Ed die Stenographic Editor, Piquonian 4. Let another man praise thee, and not thine own lips. JOHN CLIFFORD CRON, .. H .I 1 H jack J. C. Chorus 1, 2, 3. Glee Club 3, 4. Sorrowful, yet always re- joicingf' FRANCIS LUcIUs CRoN, Babe Glee Club 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Baseball 1, 2, 3. Football 1, 2, 3, 4. Track 3, 4. Senior Class President. A prudent man concealeth his knowledge. PAULINE RUTH ECHELBARGIZR, 'A Polly Chorus 4. Basketball 3, 4. Dramatic Club 4. She worketh willingly. CARROLL TROVVBRIDGE EDGE, Edgy Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 4. Basketball 3, 4. Captain 4 Football 3, 4. Track 3, 4. ln all labor there is profit. EDITH LUCILLE EPPERSON, A woman of understanding who holdeth her peace. 0:1266 IZ? 619231 RICHARD SCOTT FISHER, Fish Chorus 1, 4. Glee Club 1, 4. Band I, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 3, 4. Baseball 1, 2, 3, 4. Cap- tain 4. Football 2, 3, 4. Track 3, 4. The glory of young men is their strength. ANNA I.ov1sE FREIHOFER Chorus 1, 2. Speak in soft words and many will desire to learn your wisdom. EMMA JANE FRISCH, jane Basketball 1. Let your speech be always with you. J. SCOTT GARBRY, Scottie Chorus 4. Basketball 4. Base- ball 4. Football 2, 4. Track 3, 4. Captain 4. Debating Club 4. History Club 1. Spanish Club 4. Treasurer Piquonian 4. To the swift, belongeth the race. ANNA ELIZABETH GARNER. Ann Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 1, 3, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Baseball 2. Gym Aid 2. Dramatic Club 4. A soft answer turneth away wrath. ALCOTT I,oRETTE GEAR, Corrie Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2. Behold, thou art fair in the eyes of men. 11192351 INULA A. J. GE!-IM, Peggy Chorus 2. Glee Club 2. Orches- tra Z, 3. Basketball 2, 3. A meek and gentle spirit. Nl.-NRGARET JEANETTE GRAEF, ll Peggyvr Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 4. Basketball 1, 4. Dramatic Club 4. The bee hath not the greatness of the elephant, but it beareth a great burden of sweetness to the sons of men. CHARLES ELWOOD GRAUSER, Shorty Band 3. Chorus 3, 4. Glee Club 4. Spanish Club 4. He that walketh with the wise men, shall be wise. GERTRUDE NIARGVERITE GREITLJXCH, Trud1e Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Debating Club 4. Debating Club 3. Radio Club 3. How fair and how pleasant art thou, O love, for delight. FRANCES ALIVILDA HALL, Fannie Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Where your treasure is there will your heart be also. VVATSON DAVIDSON H ARBAUGH, llDaVyv1 Band 1, 2, 3. Chorus 1, 2. Glee Club 1, 2, 4. Orchestra 3. Cheer Leader 4. Debating Club 3, 4. Radio Club 3. Track 4. Assistant Art Editor Annual. Yea, and there was a certain man among them who had great powers of speech by which he fully enlightened all. P ill 5:1265 Z? mil DZZQG IZ? I1l9?23I MA RTHA JANE HARTZELL, Mart Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 4. Basketball 1. Dramatic Club 4 I love theIII, that love me . DOROTHY l.oIIIsE HOFHEINZ, H YV Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 1, 2, 4. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Spanish Club 4. Treasurer Senior Class. She walketh in the ways of wisdom. FLORENCE ELIZABETH JENNINGS, Smiles Basketball 2. Baseball 2 lfVOrds fitly spoken are like apples of gold in pictures of silver. ANNA LUCILLE ICELLER Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2, 3. Debating Club 4. As- sociate Editor .Iunior Piquonian 3. Class Historian. Honor Society 4. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. LAUREL H. KETTLER Chorus 1, 2. Camera Club 2, 3. Radio Club 3. Assistant Busi- ness Manager junior Piquonian 3. Yet a little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to sleep. CHARLES XVILLIAM KIEI-'ER l H YV Glee Club 3, 4. Debating Club 4. Assistant Editor junior Piquonian 3. Assistant Busi- ness Manager Annual 4. The meek shall eat and be satishedf' 119231 FLORENCE BEATRICE Koox, HFIO.. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 1. Dramatic Club 4. Spanish Club 3, 4. Consider her ways and be wise. CLADYS EVELYN Koox, G Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 1, 4 TO excel is to live. RICHARD uv.-XRD LAUG, Dick Radio Club 3. Be strong and of good cour- age. ELMER joux LEHMRUHL Band 1, 2, 3. Chorus 1, 2. Baseball 3, 4. He hath done what he could. CURTISS l'lORACE LIBBEEM Curt Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 3, 4. Spanish Club 4. Cheer Leader 4. Assistant Business Manager Piquonian 4. Happy is the man that lindeth wisdom. LAWRENCE ALFRED LoTz, Sody Chorusil, 2, 3, 4. Cflee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Nature Club 1. He that is slow to wrath is of great understanding. I IZ?'1:-'fZQQKQ3'f: U :FU CIUZQG IZ? 0192331 JOHN Loy, Loy BENTON RI'ssEL MILLHoI:sE, Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Chorus 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2, 3. Dramatic Club 2, 3. A wise man keepeth his mind until afterwards. WALTER TTI.-KRT NTAGEE, Walt Band 1, 2. Basketball 1, Manager 4. Football Z, 3, 4. Baseball Manager 4. Athletic Editor Piquonian 4. The sleep of a laboring nIan is sweet. NTIRIAM CATHERINE MILLER, Mir Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 3, 4. Radio Club 3. Spanish Club 3, 4. Assistant Editor Annual 4. Secretary of Senior Class. Honor Society-1. A merry heart maketh a cheer- ful countenance. Bent Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Radio Club 3. Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Give instructions to a wise man and he will be yet wiser. CA VI N XVILGUS NIORROW, II Cavey vv Basketball 4. Baseball 3, 4. Football 4. Track Manager 4. Radio Club 3. He, that tilleth the soil, will be satisfied with bread. RICHARD JACKSON NEGLEY, II Dickn Chorus 1. The wise man's eyes are in his head. 13192331 NIARGARET JANE NORVVICK, WILLIAN1 GRIFFIN PRINCE, Marg , jane Ginny Chorus 1, 2, 3. Glee Club 1. Track 1, Z, 3. Cadet 1. Radio 3. Good counsels observed, are chains to success. XYisdom is the principal thing, therefore get wisdom. ELEAXOR IRENE OSTROM, NIARY LEE RAYNER, Marne XN'eenie Chorus 4. Basketball 1, 2. Glee Club 2, 4. Basketball 1, 2, Dramatic Club 4. Associate 3, 4. Baseball 2. Track 2. Editor Annual. Honor Society Dramatic Club 4. 4. I sleep but my heart waketh: it is the voice of my beloved that knockethf' Be not simply good: be good for something. GRACE EXDELAIDE OTTE ROBERT B. RECK, Bob Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Debating Chorus 1, 2. Band 1, 2, 3, 4. Club 3, 4. Dramatic Club 4. Orchestra 1, 2, 3, 4. Editor Class Prophet. Honor Society junior Piquonian 3. Music 4. Editor Annual. A good name is rather to be He that findeth a wife, Hndeth chosen than great riches. a good thing. :WUI PPGZCDC I Z 27 H9231 XYAYNE H. REYNOLDS, F5udrly Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 1, 2, 3, 4. Basketball 3, -1. Foot- ball l. Football Manager 3. Vice President junior Class. Business Manager Piquonian 4. He who keepeth his word is trustworthy. VIRGINIA LEE Ross, Gin Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club I, 7 Truth is mighty, and it will prevail. GRACII-x Bizowx SANDERSON Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2, 3. Debating Club 4. Dramatic Club 2, 3, 4. Spanish Club 3. 4. Radio Club 3. Goodness is the only invest- ment that never fails. Enxlx ERNESTINE SHANE, Shame Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 1. Basketball 1, 2, 3, 4. Baseball 2. Gym Aid 2. Spanish Club 3, 4. Radio Club 3. Subscrip- tion Manager Piquonian 4. Honor Society 4. Fearless minds Climb soonest unto crowns. lu.-XRTHA LOUISE SMITH, Mart Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 3, 4. Basketball 1. Dramatic Club 4. I we t much because no man P 1 was found worthy. RAYMOND CYRIL SMITH, Ray Nature Club 2. Still waters run deep. IHQZSBI CL.xR,x BIAY SNYDER, Snyd Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Dramatic Club 4. Honor Society 4. She openeth her mouth with wisdom. EDNA NIARY SOUTH, Eddie Chorus 3, 4. Basketball 3, 4. Herwa sarewa sof leasant .. y y p . ness, her paths are the paths of peace. NIARY lf.-XTHRYN STEINER, Kate Chorus 1, 2. Basketball 1, 2. The tongue of the wise useth knowledge. DILBERT XYESTFALL SLLLENBERGER, 'lWhitey He sitteth alone and keepeth silence U1 CAROL ARNOLD THOMA, 'l'ommy Chorus 3, 4. Radio Club 3, 4. He that hath knowledge spareth his words. lYVithdrawn because of illness.l MARY RIARTHA TI-IOBIA, Mart Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 2, 3. Blessings are upon thee. E923 joIHIN VVILLIAM THoIIAs, Johnnie Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 3, 4. Debating Club 3, 4. Radio Club 3. Honor Society 4. The wise shall inherit glory. DAVID CALDWELL TILLIIAN, nfl-my H Chorus 2. Glee Club 4. Foot- ball 2, 3, 4. Track 4. As- sistant Art Editor Annual 4. My son, be wise. FLORENCE NIARIE WAGNER, IIFIOH Chorus 1, 2, 3. Cvlee Club 1, 4. Dramatic Club 4. Art Editor junior Piquonian 3. Art Editor Piquonian 4. Even a child is known by his doings. Douornx' DUBoIs VVALKER, Dottie Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 4. Basketball 1, 3. Debating Club 4. Dramatic Club 3, 4. As- sociate Editor Annual 4. Honor Society 4. The memory of the just is blessed. RAI' ROBERT VVASHING, Dutch Chorus 1, 2, 3, 4. Glee Club 3. Radio Club 3. Spanish Club 4. Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth. FREDERICK WILLIAM WYATT, Fritz Chorus 1. Cvlee Club 2, 3. Cadet 1. Radio Club 3, 4. VVhen wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? 131923 The Honor Society IQUA HIGH SCHDOL has a new organization this year. It is the Piqua Chapter of the National Honorary Society for High Schools. The Piqua Chapter is among the Hrst organized, as the society began its ex- istence about a year ago. The object of this society is to create an enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop the character of pupils in the school. All members of the society are chosen from the Senior Class and must have an average of ninety per cent in their school work during the four years in high school. If any pupil has come from another school he must have attended Piqua High School for at least one year before he may become a member of the society. As only fifteen per cent of the graduating class may be given membership, a committee composed of members of the faculty choose the pupils qualified for membership, taking into consideration the interest shown in the various school activities, as well as the necessary ninety per cent in school work. The members of the faculty committee are Mr. Sims, Miss Patterson, Miss Upton, Mr. Hensler, and Mr. Moffett. This committee together with the officers of the society form the executive committee, which has charge of all the meetings. The Seniors elected to this organization are, Grace Otte, Dorothy VValker, Mary Lee Rayner, Anna Keller, Louise Burnham, Miriam Miller, Edna Shane, Clara Snyder, and john Thomas. Any member who falls below the standard may be deprived of his membership. An emblem to designate the organization is worn by all members. This membership serves as a very good recommendation in entering colleges or in obtaining positions in later years. Membership in this society is the highest honor a high school can bestow upon her graduates. The first meeting was held December 13, at which the following officers were elected: President, Grace Otte: Vice President, Anna Keller, Secretary, Dorothy Vtlalkerg Treas- urer, Mr. Moffett. At a meeting held May 4, a banquet was given for the reception of the graduating members, and it is planned that such a meeting will be a part of the regular program each year. CLARA SNYDER. 119231 The Juniors, Treasure Finders T last we had succeeded in our quest. After years of toil we had found the cavern of Knowledge and our duty was to bring forth its treasures. At first this seemed a very simple thing to do, but to our dismay we found many obstacles to be overcome. The narrow wind- ing passage that led to the cavern was rendered almost im- passable by the twin rocks, Third Term and Solid,-there was not room enough between them to permit the passage of the treasures. Then too, a few rods beyond was the chasm of Physics with its roaring torrent which had to be firmly bridged e'er we could bear any great weight across it. Outside on the mountain the landslides of Latin together with the wild beasts of English, that prowled about our camp, daily threatened our existence. Some of our number were lost time and again in the dense forests of French and Spanish that covered the mountainside below our campf At times we were discouraged for there was no glory or fame in this labor. VVe seemed to make no progress at all,- everything conspired against us. It seemed at last that we must give up and go away, leaving behind the treasure, so beautiful to gaze upon, yet so difficult to bring forth from its subterranean hiding place. But we rallied our courage. lt would be cowardly to stop now with our goal so near. So, worn out, almost defeated, we went back for one last attempt. Day after day we toiled till at last our labor was rewarded. The great rocks had been torn from their resting place and a strong, substantial-though not very beautifulhbridge had been built across the chasm. The wild animals had all been tamed and trails had been blazed through the forests. At last we had conquered. One by one we carried our treasures into the light of day. They had seemed beautiful there in the dark cavern by the feeble light of our torches, but now in the clear sunlight they were marvelous. What pen can describe their matchless beauty. The glint of the gold and silver and the sparkle of the precious stones were far more wonderful than we had ever imaginedg there at our feet lay the treasures, Concentration, Perseverance, Self-Control, Patience, Reasoning Ability, Obedience, Willingness, and Friendliness. Truly these, are treasures beyond price. So now there remains but to make our return. Only a year more, then we will have reached our destination and our expedition will be o'er. The return perhaps will be difficult but we have found that for which we have searched through all these years. When as Seniors we wend our homeward way we only hope that none of our treasure will be lost or stolen. Who knows, perhaps many of us will go on other expeditions together into the wilds of College or the Mountains call Busi- ness, where we may find still other treasures. ELEANOR C. LILLEY, '24. 13192331 CINE! BIJZQGQ IZ? MW PDSSZQCI IZ 1192331 The Sophomore Class, Discoverers HE Sophomore Class decided to form itself into a search- ing party, to ferret out the multiple mysteries of old Learning's tomb. We gathered ourselves together and invaded this mighty ruler's resting place in a body. A great many of us, to tell the truth, concealed quaking knees and fluttering hearts, but we persevered, and, after wondering around for a whole year, have at last discovered several of the secrets of Piqua High School, and have succeeded in breaking into some of the inner chambers of this so-called tomb. We may indeed be called discoverers, with a capital D, for our findings may and probably will lead to great things. Out of the blackness of oblivion, we have brought forth to light many vitally interesting facts. The first thing that was brought to our attention, came early in our careers as Sopho- mores. How glorious was the feeling of freedom and equality, and the knowledge that we were no longer to be ridiculed as despised Freshies . We soon became great pests to our younger colleagues, as others have been before us. But this bravado, this sense of superiority did not last long. Probably it would have existed for a longer time, had we not become engrossed in other discoveries. This tomb was not only the resting place of King Learning but also of the goddess of Good Times. Our searching party was progressing rapidly. But here a serious difficulty arose. A great many of us forgot King Learning and spent our time investigating that fickle and flighty goddess of Good Times. We now know how to alternate between them, but then we nearly allowed Julius Caesar, Euclid, and their fellow tyrants to strangle us, only succeeding in gaining the upper hand after a long and bitter struggle. We still have to contend with these demons, and some of us may be overpowered, but not without putting up a good stiff fight. Our reputations achieved now and in previous times will stand us in good stead in future battles with these horrible guardians of King Learning. Some of us succeeded in calming down these fiery spirits sufficiently to allow us to break down the barriers of another and greater chamber of the tomb. Quite a few of us are winning recognition on the athletic field, while others are en- joying the various clubs and organizations sponsored jointly by the spirit of King Learning and the infiuence of the goddess of Good Times. Great also have been the rewards of our dis- coveries, both to ourselves and to others. Our minds have broadened, petty differences have been forgotten, and we Hatter ourselves that we have helped to draw the light of publicity and the spirit of good feeling toward our school. We have not yet reached the treasures of the tomb, but we have been impressed with a vague idea of their magnificence. Later, we shall attain these priceless gifts, as we progress farther toward the last room, so that finally we shall emerge triumphantly in 1925 with the coveted little rolls of papyrus, given only to those who have laboured hard and faithfully, and who are equipped to leave the influence of our tomb. MAURICE PEFFER, '25. 2 ' fm? My M 119231 6 af JH I i ,' A 1 A VA bl n pw A G IOIOIQY . ,H , Q- , -Q S w N: M . ul AQ 1, Y in if' , 5 if 2 G9 6 ' 1 , 1 V A wa, - x Z if - V gf - A, 'F f -Q Q I I 1 Q ' 5 l '-fffniai V, -' K - wif is W , . .K 'f-- fis h f.::'1f,'- V f fi? D E LQ I Dil WZZCDQQ I Z ZQCQFJFQI yn: IZ 1192331 The Freshmen Explore in the Ocean of Knowledge 1 just how it happened, we never will know, For all of a sudden we landed below A beautiful lake with its surface so still: We knew very well it could cherish or kill, Now what in the world were we going to do? VVe'd have to get out as every one knew, We started to push and to pull, all in vain, And we couldn't make headway with might or with main, So we thought we'd enroll in the Fresh-VVater College- And start to explore in the Ocean 'of Knowledge. 2 We tried to catch Latin-that large monstrous whale- VVhich always pops up and makes people fail, Then Algebra came Ctis most fishes' doomj It caused indigestion,-so hard to consume, But, alas! this was not indeed the last call, For Science was next bringing terror to all. In swam a sword-fish-English, it's name, Most hard to conquer, but when mastered gives fame: The hardships, we found, were hard to abolish- VVe were doomed to explore in the Ocean of Knowledge. 3 At last we all thought we were nearing the coast, But soon we learned 'twas a frivolous boastf For the water no more was placid and calm, But rumbled and roared like the burst of a bomb, The white-caps rushed madly in front and behind, No means of escape were we able to find, And as we held tight to our vanishing hope, VVe began to see visions quite different in scope, W'e found it to be our first test in the college, VVhen we learned to explore in the Ocean of Knowledge 4 We finally realized that conquer we must, ' And our cares blew away in the strong northern gust Then we started to struggle with vigor anew, And kept for our motto to die or to do. The first thing we did was to harpoon that whale, And when we had finished him, Caesar looked pale, And next on the program-ah! how much I wish All could now gaze upon that dreadful sword fish, And that's what we did with each day in the college All the while we explored in that Ocean of Knowledge. 5 Goodbye, brother fish, though the parting's not sad- We really can't say that to leave we are glad, VVe rather enioyed that struggle of ours, For we're leaving the battle with very few scars, We're nearing the shore, and the rest won't take long- For at last we've found out how to right every wrong, Our heads are just swelling so brilliant we'Ve grown For all of the knowledge in this world, we own, Well, one last farewell to Fresh-Water College- We soon will be Sophs in the Ocean of Knowledge. CHARLOTTE BOWMAN, '26. lil923l Class Play DADDY LONG-LEGS A Four Act Comedy By jean VVebster CAST OF CHARACTERS Miss Pritchard .....,ss ,,.,.,,...,...... E dna Shane Jervis Pendleton o...,.,,,, ,,,oo.... W alter Magee Judy Abbott v,7,V..o, ,,r.... M ary Lee Rayner Griggs ...,......,,,,.,..,o,, ,...rYY.. J oseph Barker Sallie McBride ....,, ., .oeeee,,, Louise Burnham Walters .........,....... V..o... J ames Brown Loretta ,,o,...i....... Yeo,o..,e E mma Jane Frisch Cyrus Wykoff ,....Y ..,..... Robert Reck Mamie .,.,.r...... ..,...eY..... Paula Gehm Codman .,..... et.,rl ,re....,... J ohn Thomas Sadie Kate ..,.., ., oi.,,,,, Margaret Graef Freddie Perkins. Charles Grauser Mrs. Lippett r.rle,.,, ,oo,..,r.,,... A nna Keller james McBride ,.,, ,, ,....l. Ray Washing M-rs. Pendleton ........ e,,....... M iriam Miller Parsons ..............V,,, tt,.......,........ J ohn Cron Mrs. Semple ..r......,.. ,....,,t.ee,e ................. C l ara Snyder Maid ,....,...... ...,...... .,t....... .................. P a u la Gehm julia Pendleton ......,e ..,eV,eo.,.,... P ...gf .......t,, Dorothy Walker' ' Gladiola .....,..,,.......,....,........,.......... ......... D orthy Ramelmeyer Carrie ..,....,..,...........................v,.................................... Edna South Produced under the direction of Miss Helen Risdon. COMMENCEM ENT CALEN DAR Friday, May 25th-Operetta The Pirates of Penzance. Sunday, june 3rd-Annual Sermon. Monday, June 4th-junior-Senior Picnic. Wednesday, June 6th-Class Play Daddy Long-Legs . Thursday, june 7th-Commencement Exercises. Address by Dr. O. T. Corson Friday, June 8th-Alumni Reception. P 1 Q U 0 N ll A H 39 l1923l B226 ?f:1ZQQQ I Z Class Poem THE GAME OF LIFE Have we stopped to think as the years roll by, That this is our last in Piqua High? That never again shall we play a game, To add to Piqua's well earned fame? We shall play in the world, with strangers round, A greater game on the stranger's ground: VVe shall have to play as never before, VVith no rooters to shout as they did of yore. There will be no band to urge us along, No swaying cheer captains to lead us in song, There'll be no streamers of red and of blue, But to those old colors we can still be true. The first of the game will quickly go past, Each year speeding by, more swift than the last: As onward, and onward, the years fleetly roll, Still bright be our hopes of gaining the goal! Sometimes it may happen that Fate gets the ball, The players pushed back for fall after fall, Losing and gaining, though still playing square, To win the goal striving, by every means fair. So the play will go on to the end of the game, Till each one shall win either failure or fame, Then oft as we think of the red and the blue, 'Twill bring us the spirit of courage anewg The spirit that thrills to the very heart's core- And we fight as we fought in the school days of yore, Till the time keeper's signal the silence shall rend, And the great game of life has come to its end. And though at the end we don't have a score, We'll never give up, which really is more, We'll all do our best, and that's all we'll be asked By the Great Referee, who calls us to task. We all hope to win, but if after all We find we are losers, then let us recall That one thing is better than even to win- And that's to lose gamely, to lose with a grin. CLARK ALLEN. 40 19231 The Mighty Ones of the Court CCLASS HISTORYJ E the mighty ones of the court of Simsiris I, our most excellent councellor and ruler, have after four years of labor, attained honor amongst the people of this land. It came to pass that in the first year of our most excellent ruler, that we were admitted to the court and instructed in all the learning of the wise men and the sages. Our elder brethren scorned us for our foolishness, but soon we made ourselves acquainted with the customs of the court. In all our feats and trials of skill were we greatly praised, especially in the two great matches held each year. At each of these matches were we promoted, and younger brethren filled our places. Our most excellent ruler decreed that one day should be given to the people of the land, that they might come to the court and see us at our work. Many of the people obeyed our most excellent ruler's decree and were greatly pleased with our intelligence. And it came about that the second year passed even as the first, and at our fourth great trial of skill we became second only to our elder brothers. Moreover, our deeds and our at- tainments in art, in literature, and in games, became known, and we by decree of our most excellent sovereign, did organize ourselves into a body and publish a small book which delighted our younger brethren. Even so did we arrange a most happy affair at which we did find that our elder brethren were no wiser than ourselves. After our sixth trial of skill were we admitted into the highest order of the court. Then were we admired by our most inferior brethren and honored by them. Then also did we publish five small books, which were a source of delight to our younger brethren. Soon after our seventh trial of skill, was some of our dignity taken from us, by decree of our most excellent sover- eign, Simsiris I, and we were made to sit with our inferior brethren. Then did we band ourselves together and decide upon our emblem, which should be a sign to all the people that we were the most learned of the court. Then did we also prepare to have our likenesses placed within our great book, which should extol our might and our wisdom. It also came to pass that many of us became renowned for our art, our music, our learning, and our bravery in the contests with our enemies, which were recorded in the great book. Then did we give several great entertainments at the court, that the people of the land might be witnesses of our skill. Then came the last day of our sojourn at the court, when there was given to each one of us, by one of our most excellent counsellors, a scroll, wherein the name of each one of us was written, and which witnessed that we were learned in all the arts and wisdom of the court. And then there was much sorrow when we departed out from the court to live among the peoples of the land, with whom we gladly shared our knowledge and great wisdom. ANNA KELLER. mil 'ZSZQQ Z? I il 923 I Class Prophecy T was a sultry night in tropical Arabia. I was seated in my tent listening to the roars and growls of distant wild beasts, and a terrible loneliness possessed me. Here was I, miles from home in a well-nigh forsaken land. My only companion was a radio outfit by which I at times con- versed with my distant friends and relatives. Perhaps my sense of depression was increased by the fact that on that night, june 12, 1948, the class of '23 of Piqua High School was holding its twenty-fifth annual banquet. Arnold Thoma, famous for his research work, had turned his talent in the direction of the class, and had made investigations as to the whereabouts and work of each member. A report, such as that which he had prepared, was an inducement to anyone to be present. How I longed to be there! But, fortunately for me, science had taken great strides in the twenty-five years since I had graduated, and I was able by a new attachment to my radio outfit to hear from the United States even at that great distance. By good fortune, on this particular night, I had tuned in to Piqua High School, and I eagerly waited for the first sounds of reveling. At last to my great joy, I heard a voice begin. After many years I was to learn what Father Time had ac- complished among my former classmates. Clearly I heard the speaker say :- Friends, members of the class of '23, you have gathered here tonight on a moment- ous occassion, interesting, no doubt, in the fates of the members of so remarkable a class. First of all I would call your atten- tion to your former president. Francis Cron is a member of the famous A. B. C. law firm of Toledo. The other attorneys, Joseph Barker and Clark Allen, aid him in investigating cases of assault, battery, and criminality. f'Due to her vast experience in P. H. S. Miriam Miller, has become the successful secretary of the President of the United States. She has returned from a recent trip to Europe in the company of the President's party to participate in this gathering tonight. f'By a revision of the constitution of Ohio, the qualifica- tions for governor have been changed completely. Much to the chagrin of the male population, Dorothy Hofheinz easily gained a majority of votes in the last election for this office and is now seated on the Governor's bench in Columbus. It is of even greater interest to note that her cabinet consists of the following members-all women: Martha jane Hartzell, Clara Snyder, Emma Jane Frisch, Edith Epperson, Martha Thoma, and Paula Gehm. Caven Morrow and Walter Magee are being idolized by the entire high school world because of their recent book, 'The Reason Why'. This compilation, the material of which was gained by former actual experiments, enumerates seven hundred excuses for unprepared lessons. The addition to the radio set which enables sound to be transmitted across the ocean was perfected by none other than Laurel Kettler. Besides this invention Fred Wyatt, who was noted in high school for silence, has patented a device which is guaranteed to muffle all noise of Ford machines. Dorothy Walker, having taken the Master's degree in languages at Yale, has become the head instructor of French 11923 in Northwestern University. She is said to be the most brilliant woman in Chicago, and gives much of her time to the needs of that city. Margaret Graef is playing opposite Ray Washing in the production 'Is It Clothes That Make the Man?' and they have taken movie-land by storm. Robert Reck is the director of the famous Troy band which has grown to great proportions since he took charge of it. The world of journalism has been benefited greatly in recent years by the addition of a number of writers from our class. We are not at all surprised to learn that Louise Burn- ham rose from the editorship of the Piquonian to the position of Associate Editor of the Independent. Undoubtedly at the decease of the present editor, she will become his successor. Anna Garner is issuing 'Free Advice to the Lovelorn' in the Cincinnati Post, and Margaret Norwich is society editor of the Piqua Daily Call. The Outlook may be congratulated on securing David Tillman as its illustrator and cartoonist. His first cartoon will appear within five years. Edna Shane spends her time collecting material for The Spice of Life column in the Literary Digest. A new advertisement is appearing in the more prominent dailies featuring Elizabeth Jennings as the head of the 'Gem' taxi companies which send out machines absolutely guaranteed to reach their destination. The same papers are full of news regarding Cleveland's new mayor, Gracia Sanderson, and the discovery of a tomb in the Valley of the Kings which far surpasses that of King Tut found years ago. John Loy is responsible for this remarkable find. Having become tired of city life as a stenographer, with Marshall Field and Company, Edward Butterfield has chosen to enter the Creamery business. Edna South is a member of the Mayo Brothers' nursing staff, while Rhea Bull and Alcott Gear are pursuing the same work at the Johns Hopkins hospital. Barnum and Bailey Circus Company has become Barnum, Bailey, and Brown, by the addition of James Brown as hippopotamus and canary bird trainer. The famous debating team composed of Davidson Harbaugh fthe only speakerl, John Thomas and Charles Kiefer Qhis silent partnersj, has done a great work for the government in the last five years. By upholding the affirma- tive side on the question, 'Resolved that the use of chewing gum be prohibited to those under forty-five years of age,' they have secured the passing of such an amendment against chewing gum in the constitution of fifteen states of the union. It is said that Mr. Harbaugh has drawn up a wonderful brief of 100,000 words on the subject. Although still single, Benton Millhouse has proved so successful in kneeling at ladies' feet that he is now manager of the Peoples' Chain of Shoe Stores. Gertrude Greulach is instructor of typewriting at the Lima Business College, and Anna Freihoffer is instructor of English in the Bennett junior High School here. Mary Lee Rayner is now residing at her Villa in Spain, having married the United States Ambassador to that country. Covington High School is rejoicing in the fact that it has again secured Paul Barklow as coach. Under his efficient management last year, the football team won every game played. 119233 Martha Smith and Lawrence Lotz are co-starring in the light opera 'Annabelle Lee' managed by Charles Grauser. Scott Garbry, world champion of the mile dash, is resting at his palatial mansion in Lockington. He is not at home to visitors. A beautiful delicatessen shop has been erected on Fifth Avenue, New York City, by the Koon sisters. Next door to this prosperous store is a beauty parlor, 'just We Two', presided over by Frances Hall and Virginia Ross. Irene Ostrom is the instructor of calisthenics at Steele High School, Dayton. Pauline Eichelbarger is at the same school teaching Domestic Science. 4' Delbert Sullenberger took second place in the Speedway Races held at Indianapolis last May. HA book entitled, 'Thousand Best Pedagogical Jokes of a Century' has brought to light two before unknown authors, Elmer Lehmkuhl and Richard Laug. Curtiss Libbee, as manager of the U-Save-lt grocery stores, has made a name and a million for himself. The last number of the Piqua High School Lyceum course was given by Carroll Edge who has easily equalled and surpassed Bill Nye as a humorist. Among the year's best sellers has been placed a book by our class historian, Anna Keller, who, after an exhastive study, has finished a history of the movement for women's suffrage as viewed after a quarter of a century. Raymond Smith and Richard Negley, always fond of outdoor life, have bought a ranch in Texas and are especially successful in raising prize cattle. Of course we looked for great things from our artist' Florence Wagner, and we have not been disappointed. With Kathryn Steiner as her general assistant, she set up a studio in Paris, and a great deal of her work has been shown at the famous exhibits there. H Richard Fisher is now the happy head of a domestic alliance as a result of his marriage to a French beauty whom he met while traveling abroad. A great change took place in Congress at the last election for representatives. A new organixation, 'The Take It Easy Party', with john Cron at its head, placed fifty of its members in the House, a most unheard of proceeding. 'No Examinations Given '. Such was the heading of a most extraordinary article in the High School section of the Piqua Daily Call last week. The article stated that Griffin Prince and Wayne Reynolds, the great physicians, realizing and remembering how exhausting examinations are on the brain, recently perfected a long talked of machine. This de- vice enables teachers to search the brains of their pupils for knowledge and to tell how much each knows of the subject studied. The experiment was first tried out in the Piqua Schools, and proved exceedingly successful and popular. The voice stopped as suddenly as it had begun. Some trick of fate had interfered with the sound waves, but I was contented and exclaimed aloud: What great services the class of 1923 has rendered to the world by the characteristic never- ceasing industry of its members! I GRACE OTTE. 119231 Class Calendar The morrow was a bright SEPTEMBER morng The earth was beautiful as new-born. 4-Ding! School begins. Verdant Freshies throng P. H. S. halls. 7-Ouch! Intelligence Tests strike us! 23-Piqua fairly walks over Woodstock in Hrst game of foot- ball season. 30-Did Piqua beat Cincinnati? Well, I should smile. Love loveth best of all the year OC TOBERUS bright blue weather. 4-Keep your head! Fire drill puts spice in day's program. 24-Uncomprehending grade cards given out. 24-Electioneering galore! Piquonian Staff elected. 27-Vacation-for one day, as teachers go to Columbus. 30-Fun and Frolic! Y. M. boys entertain P. H. S. students with a party. The wild NOVEMBER comes -at last Beneath a veil of rain- 3-Open night. Parents invited and dancing held in Gym. 10-The play In Honor of Queen English is given as a climax to Better Speech Week. 17-Pupils on good behavior-Covington teachers visit school. 17-Snappy pep meeting! Purpose-to outyell Troy. 29-Thanksgiving number of Piquonian given out. The sun that brief DECEMBER day Rose cheerless over hills of gray. 6-Mr. W. S. Garbry gives banquet for football fellows. 7-Help! We're drowning! Senior Intelligence Test! 11-Seniors writing Sonnets? P ? 13-Honor Society elects officers. 15- Roast Pig! Annual Foot Ball Banquet and dance. 21-Xmas play given. Alumni visit school. 22-William Henry Sims is given an important place on the Faculty. While you swing me-gently, do! From the Old Year to the New-jANUARY. 3-Upper Classmen bid farewell to their seats in study hall. New arrangement for assembling. . 16-Magic! Henry and Company entertain Lyceum patrons. 22-Exams-Study, study-? ? P The FEBRUARY sunshine sleeps your lzoughs, And tints the buds and swells the leaves within. 12--Girls' Basket Ball game played. 13-Senior Class organizes. 14-Worse and worse! Senior Essay subjects given out. 15-Mr. Moffett and Biology class visit Piqua Paper Mill. 19-Seniors select class pins and rings. 20-Look pleasant please! P. H. S. students have pictures taken. 22-P. H. S. Band gives a rousing good concert. :FQ lZ?':1ZQCQ I H9231 Far-off, unseen, Spring faintly cries, 5-County Track Meet. Scottie runs a mile and a half a minute,-isn't that going some? 12-Western Ohio Meet. 7 19-Track team goes to Miami and leisurely disports itself around the track. 20-Ohio State Track is greatly honored by the noble appear- ance of P. H. S. Track Team upon it. 30-Rat-a-tat-tat! Our famous Band goes to Indianapolis to play at the races. Bidding her earliest child arise: M A R C H I 2-Basketball Team and rooters go to Miami. -Spanish Club chooses name. 15-junior girls win Basketball Championship. 21-Senior operetta chosen. 27-April 2-Spring Vacation! All is ready with a will, APRlL'S coming up the hill! 4-junior Class organizes. 10-12-Seniors have pictures taken. 11-Spanish windows opened! Cunning Harriet advertizes Woolworth's perfume. 12-Hooray! Senior rings and pins Hnally appear. 14a-Piqua loses the silver tincup to Greenville in Contest. 20-Entertainment and dancing at big High School Party. 5-Welcome fest day'- 6-Seniors make their debut in Class play. 7-Commencement Day to greet! Lift then your voices clear and strong! Hope guilds the future's way: Love lights the past we've known so long, Hail to Commencement Day! ,I - U - N - E 3-Class Sermon-good advice. 4-Junior-Senior Picnic. Hehe,-9 lwfef MAY is hcfe-' 8-Gaiety, laughter and the class of '23 are honored quests at The aff is ffe-fl' and Sunny-H Annual Alumni Reception. 1-Preliminary Track Meet. H Griffin Prince jumps thirty 9-Seniors wish they could sleep 'till doom's day. yards! 10-Farewell, dear P. H. S. 4-Honor Society Banquet. MIRIAM MILLER. 46 H9231 'Poson-q Cfuulwol U0-55 ,--v--.- .- - f , g New Tu:-t we. tuog ZFFQFUZCDQQDZGDUI -L7 1192331 . 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I f' l '- -- -i' s The Class of '63 The present year marks the sixtieth anniversary of the first class to graduate from the Piqua High School. Very little can be learned about that event, as there are no records and few living who remember anything about it. The Commence- ment Exercises were held on a Friday afternoon in the High School room under the direction of Mr. jonathan Fairbanks who served in the capacity of both high school teacher and superintendent. The class was composed of but two members, Miss Ella Gill and Miss Jennie Morrow-the first in a long line of Piqua students to receive diplomas. Both of these are now deceased. Morrow died February 2, 1868, and Miss Gill, later Mrs. XVilliam Sedgewick, lived until November 2-1, 1911, when she, too, passed on, leaving the class of '63 but a memory to be called up each Commencement time by those who since then are numbered among the alumni of Piqua High School. Scorr GARBRY, 'Z3. Class of 1873 In compliance with your request for data on the class of '73, of the Piqua High School. I take pleasure in contributing a few lines, that we may have a place among the other famous classes that have graduated from old Piqua High, as well as the one about to be, the class of '23. We passed through the four years of High School, as I remember, with but one of the fairer sex, to give dignity and grace to our numbers, and she was only with us during the Freshman yearg poor girl, possibly she could not stand the lll923l company any longer, a sad catastrophe, but I am sure it was no fault of ours. We entered the Senior year, with but three members of the male persuasion, Ben Leavell, Will H. Rayner and myself, a lucky number tho: Prof. Richardson acting as our guardian angel. Did we graduate with honor? Oh yes, at least we believe we did. After the eventful night, when we made our bow to the public and bade farewell to our school days, we presumed our education was complete and that we were amply fortified to fight the battles of life, a mistake however, in our judgement, for we were just entering that greatest of all schools, the School of Experience. The span between the class of '73 and '23 takes my thoughts back a half century, to those happy days of yore, at the old school houseg to dreams of long ago, now history. It would, no doubt, be out of place to enumerate how some pupils, outside of the class of '73, were invariably tardy, absent, or why the old bell failed to ring some mornings, possibly tied up, or whether anyone ever used a Pony in con- nection with the Latin studies. Modern schools are of course, free from most of these ancient parasites. To the class of '23, as you enter that big University, Experience, I extend my best wishes for Success: your path- way will not always be one of roses: but brighten up when dark days come, there is always a silver lining to every cloud. Some one has said :- He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often and loved much, who has gained the trust of pure women and the love of little children. Who has filled his niche in life and accomplished his task, who has left the world better than he found it, whether by an improved poppy, a beautiful poem, or rescued a soul. Who has looked for the best in others and given the best he had: whose life was an inspiration: Whose memory is a benediction-this constitutes success. May all this be yours and your classmates, is sincerely my wish and I am sure I speak the sentiments of the only other living member of the class of '73, Mr. Will H. Rayner of Springfield, Ohio. Very truly yours, E. F. SAWYER. Class of 1883 The class of 1883 numbered fourteen and was the last to graduate from the old school building. The high school was in the assembly room at the top of the building--all four classes in one room. Miss Mary Hall, a good friend to all of us, held sovereign sway in the big room and Mrs. Mariana Morris Brooks held kindly rule in the recitation room. Aside from her other qualities she was interesting to us because she was so good to look at. One reason why our class became such desirable citizens was that we had three excellent teachers. In our class there were five good musicians, seven teachers, one doctor and a railroad man. Four of our number, Addie Snyder Grimes, Carrie Rhodehamel, and Chas. Richey, Chicago, have passed to the Great Beyond- And ever near as tho' unseen, The dear immortal spirits tread, For all the boundless universe Is life-there is no dead. Lizzie Brown, Mrs. John Frazier, who was the daughter of a U. P. minister, was a very modest maid and looked the ZEDZUZQG 119231 party but she conlided to me that she had an unholy desire to go to a circus, but could not on account of her father's profession. They moved to Monmouth, Illinois, soon after her graduation. Gertrude Bowdle was a good student and a genial friend. On the great night of our graduation we rode to the scene of our triumph CPD in the same hack. I can never forget the great dignity that covered her. This quality as with a mantle gathered momentum with the years. She has a good position in the Pension office and lives in Washington D. C. Belle Friedlich Rohrheimer lives in Cleveland, Ohio. S-he and her sister Fanny were two of our ine musicians. They delighted the school and the town with their excellent music. Carrie Gale was a conscientious student, kindly in her manner always. She taught in the schools of Piqua for a number of years and just recently resigned on account of ill health and Went to California where she may reside permantly. Nellie Petticrew Cranston was our youngest member and one of the most studious. She was a great friend of Caesar while some of the class positively disliked the old fellow. She became a valued teacher in the Piqua Schools in the grades and later as head of the art department. She resides in Piqua. Carrie Rhodehamel impressed you most by her noble Christian character. The subject of her essay was The Parting of the Ways and it came so soon to her and she took the shining path that led to the Great White Throne. Addie Snyder Grimes we remember for her sweet and un- affected ways. Her beautiful brown eyes always shed upon you a ray serene . Monte Stewart Gray was one of our fine musicians. Al- ways a sweet dignity sits upon her. She has also always been a good business woman. She lives in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Anna Stumm Morris was our sweet singer of whom we were justly proud Ain't you nevah heahd Malindy? Well you don't know what you los', Y'ought to hyeah dat gal a-wa'blin , Robbins, la'ks, an all dem things, Hush dey moufs an hides dey faces When Malindy sings. Mrs. Morris lives in Piqua and is prominent in Club and Community work. Sadie Williamson Grimes was the only member who came from the Hwide open spaces of the country and is a character of sterling Worth. She resides in Dayton, Ohio. There were but two boys in our class and the twelve girls led them a merry chase. Their motto was We aim to please but the path was thorny. Dr. Wilbur Munger is a popular dentist in Piqua and is identified with the interests of our home town. Chas. Richey was a lovable boy nearly always talking. He became a railroader and lived in Chicago. His most noted act while in school was performed in the laboratory where he assisted in a general blow-up burning his hands badly, thus becoming our hero. Florence Bane Brooks started with the class in the freshman year and withdrew but by some leg-er-demain some years later was enrolled with the class. She now lives in Washington D. C. 'fHorae Pereunt Imputantur. HARRIET HIMMELRIGHT DICKSON. ' 119231 Class of 1893 It is difficult for the alumni of the class of '93 to realize that three decades have passed since their graduation. This class was notable in its day for several things. It was the record class up to that time in numbers graduating, namely twenty. Of this number the feminine element outnumbered the masculine four to one. With such odds, naturally feminine characteristics predominated in class policy. The situation also created a degree of solidarity among the males that could result in nothing but faction. Four years of faction meant four years of fight, and nothing but the dissolution of class organization by graduation put an end to differences of opinion. The years from '89 to '93 were also years of the old Photo- zetean Society and to the sessions of this Society the charac- teristics of the class of '93 gave heat and color. It would be wrong even in this brief history not to mention the fact that discord within the class was further accentuated by feminine faction, a case of faction within faction. To the male element, this fact only added zeat to our enjoyment of class affairs by our being able to stand aside and listen to the verbal hairpullings of the superior sixteen. It is probably difficult for those now in High School to realize that three teachers with frequent assistance of the superintendent were able to act as adequate purveyors of knowledge to this hungry score. The curriculum however of that now distant day was to the curriculum of the present high school, about what the old three R's of the old time grammar school is to the curriculum of the present day grammar school. Our deduction is that the world of education does certain- ly move with the giant strides which only the seven league boots of the twentieth century progress have made possible. May those of the present day, the class of '23 make their own deductions and appreciate their opportunities accordingly. C. E. HETHERINGTON, '93. Class of 1903 VVhen the class of 1903 left the halls of the old Piqua High School it left behind many pleasant memories. The class was composed of thirteen girls and three boys, all of whom are still living and occupying useful places in the world. When leaving school eleven of the girls entered the teach- ing profession, one engaged in business, and one in teaching music. Two of the boys engaged in business and one in farming. Nine of the class are still in the same professions, while the rest are fulfilling the most noble mission in the world that of mother of an American home. Although the class is somewhat scattered all but four are living in Ohio and of that number seven are still in Piqua. ln behalf of the class of 1903 I gladly give to the Piquonian this little bit of information, concerning the smallest class that has graduated since 1896. MARY H. MCKEE, '03, Class of 1913 Greetings To The Class of '23, King Tut sends greetings to you also, now that it is radio- ically possible. We wish for you the most genuine thrill when md ?mZQG M If I 192331 your hands actually grasp your diplomas and you wonder what is coming next. May the coming ten years hold as pleasant memories of your school for each of you as they have for me, so when you are asked to write in behalf of your class you may look back tenderly, yet without too poignant regret to a somewhat for- gotten land of childhood. I do not feel at all it is a world of antiquity upon which I look. It seems as only yesterday that Frances Anderson and I entered the old high school building together and passed thru halls exhaling, most of them, a withered mustiness which found harmony in the creak of countless wooden stairs. I remember with vivid clearness three years of happy associ- ations in that old building, then came our senior year. We were passed into New Halls while our old building was being torn down. It was hot. Nothing was so popular as the drinking fountain which stood in the front of the assembly hall. Yet what discomforts we may have experienced while in foreign quarters, we only thot of them as novelties. Time passed: We grew accustomed to our old surround- ings then one day came the flood. VVe were out of school only a short time but it marked us as the class which graduated in the year of the flood. Tho we have rights to other considera- tions we are to this day reminded by our friends and relatives: Let's see, you graduated the year of the Hood, didn't you? And so the class of 1913 wishes only good fortune to each member of the class of 1923 and hopes that no flood comes to commemorate your graduation. MOVEE LINDSEY, '13. N ecrology Each year sees the number of the Alumni of the Piqua High School increased by the addition of a new class which graduates in June. But each year also brings a loss to the Association, for there are always some whose work in the school of life is finished, and who graduate into the world beyond. Only a few classes can still claim an unbroken circle. Since last june several of the classes have each lost a member, and the class of 1910 was twice called upon to mourn the loss of a well loved member. Amos Sawyer, of the Class of 1872, died at Columbus, Ohio, May 9, 1922. Mrs. Archie Stewart, Carrie Jacobs of the Class of 1875 died at Galveston, Texas, August 24, 1922. Mrs. Ray Wiley, Emma B. Coffeen, of the Class of 1895 died in Columbus, Ohio, February 11, 1923. Miss Elsie M. Bowdle, Class of 1910, died on September 18, 1923 at the Edward Sanitarium, in Napeville, Ill. Miss Louise Miller, Class of 1910, died at her home in Piqua, February 5, 1923. Charles Holloway, Class of 1916, died at the Rockhill Sanitarium in Cincinnati, July 7, 1923. Leonard Lindsay, Class of' 1921, died at his home in Piqua, September 20, 1922. William Armstrong, Class of 1879, died early in May 1922, while he was in the South where he had gone in search of health. Mrs. Clark Hayner, Nannie Barker of the Class of 1868, died at her home in Troy, Ohio, in March, 1923. N J- V .it-f'1'. ' TT- I ' ' ffflgivfiin 4' Fi.ffif25f'-.'-..L Til! fel: .. ' 7 -- X -lif - -f H - ' X - ,.f-iff.--. - :Q-'afifzf-1 -gi. 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The band, for the first time, played at all the football games. It also played for a number of baseball games and track meets. Immediately following the football season, pre- paration for the annual concert began. This concert was given on the evening of February 22. The concert was a success from every viewpoint. The program given was as follows: Noble Men .......,..,....,,.........,........,.,.i......is..ss.,.ssss.s.ssssss Fillmore Faust -Selection ...........................,,s. s,sss, G ounod Cornet Solo- Honey Suckle Polka ...,.,.., .,ss....ss C asey john Hessler The Whistler and His Dog .sss .s.....,,sss... s....,..ss P r yor Trombone Solo-H Fantasia .i....., . .i,s,ssc,.ss, ss,,.,., G oldman Paul jones Suez Q-lust a touch of Oriental jazzb .......s sssss.s G rofe Carmena Waltz ,,. .i...s..........................,...i sssss... W i lson Will O' the Wisp ........i...ss...s.............s.....s...l, sssssssss S pross Girls' Glee Club America EXultant ..,,,...,.,.,....,..ss.,,.....,,,. s,,,,,,s, H ayca Overture- Little Dutch Colleen .s.ss.s.ss...s..ss. .sss.,.s F ulton Cornet Duet- Side Partners s.......,,.. ,..,.....i,...s. s.....s C l ark john Hessler-Herbert McCool A Rural Celebration .,................,,,.,.................,..... ...,r.ss. H uff Star Spangled Banner ,i.. .C.,..,,,,sss,,s,,s,,,,,,,.,,.,,.,,,,,,,,,,i,,,,,ff, K ey Perhaps in the estimation of the band, their crowning success to a year of hard but enjoyable work, was the trip to the Speedway Races, held at Indianapolis on May 30. This was the biggest trip the band ever took and demonstrates the fact that it has more than local fame. That the band has outside fame is also evidenced from the fact that Mr. Gates, our most popular director, received an invitation to enter it in a national contest for High School Bands which was held in Chicago in June. Much to the re- gret of all the members, the band could not accept the invita- tion. The band numbers thirty three at the close of this year. Clarinets Robert Reck Cornets Dwight Peele Basses Cliffrod Proctor Myron Miller Dwight Franz john Hessler Burdsell Light Fred Gehm James Tobias Robert Hoefflin Richard Fisher Maurice Looney Tr0mb0neS Albert Ketchum Vertrees Agenbroad Orville Simmons Cymbals Paul jones Carl Sims Clark Gabriel John Garner Tenors Saxophones Norbert Kuenzel Bass Drum Benton Millhouse Charles josse Malcolm Anderso n Ralph Osborn Baritones Snare Drum Oboe Delmar Carr Louis Jones Clark Allen Chester Barklow Russell johnson Edward Allen Piccolo Bass Clarinet Edward Hiatt Bassoon Alvah DeWeese Charles Cole Horn Donald Pearson ROBERT RECK 119231 IZPDZZQCQDZWJI 'STI 7Z.?D:2ZQG Iil923l . The High School Orchestra HE High School Orchestra this year is one of the best the school has ever produced. lt is composed of thirty-three players, with practically every instrument used in a Symphony Orchestra. The orchestration is well balanced both in instruments and in the ability of the players. Each year the orchestra is becoming a more vital factor in the school. This year it has appeared before the public more than ever before. Each Lyceum entertainment found the entire orchestra in its place ready to lend its part to the program. Each time it gave the opening program, which usually consisted of a march and one or two classical numbers. At the First Annual Music Contest, held at Greenville on April 14, the orchestra was awarded first place. The number played, was Ballet Eygptian by Spross. It is a very difficult selection, but was rendered with almost the ability of a symphony orchestra. Now the commencement time is here and the orchestra will be a great help to the Senior class in playing for the Operetta and the other class programs. The music played this year is of a much higher class than that which the average high school orchestra plays. Such numbers as A'Poet and Peasent Overture , by Rossini, and the Andante from the Surprise Symphony , by Haydn, were all presented. Also many high class marches were play- ed, which gave a variety to the more classical music. The playing of such high class music is due largely to the untiring efforts of the director, lVIr. Gates. His work in the Piqua schools, and also in the community, in developing musical talent is of the greatest value. He is always ready to give his time to the preparation of programs wherever he is called upon to do so. This year the orchestra loses three members by gradu- ation. These places will at once be filled by the younger players who will be promoted into this organization from the junior orchestra. Each year the junior orchestra provides players with orchestral training to fill in the vacant places left by the graduating of former members. In this way the orchestra is kept up to a high standard. First Violins Lawrence Lotz Robert Doss Homer Hoffman Charlotte Bowman Ruth Adams Charlotte McMaken Harold Hensler Clinton Flowers Cello, Opal Hensler Harp, Elizabeth Love Pianos, Elfreda Lloyd Frances Jones Flute, Edwin Hiatt Second Violins Helen Manahan Dorothy Landman Lester Max john Vallery Violet Loop Elizabeth Hunter Ray Peters Earl Yohey BaSS00n, Charles Cole Bass Clarinet, Alvah DeWeese Trumpets, John Hessler james Tobias Horn, Clifford Procter Oboe, Clark Allen Trombones I Vertrees Agen- Clarinets I Robert Reck l broad, Paul 101195 1 Dwight Peele Bass, Dwight Franz Tympani and Drums, Louis Jones LAW RENCE Lorz, '23. lZ?v:-1ZQCIQ'1f-Fo HE Girls' Glee Club is one of the many active music organizations of Piqua High School. The Club has sung on many occasions. making their initial appearance at the first High School party when they rendered a popular air, Three O'clock in the Morning , with orchestra accompaniment. The day before Xmas vaca- tion, the girls sang before the school and Alumni visitors. Also in December, the Club assisted Miss Patterson in putting across the Good English play, during that week. At the Y. W. C. A. Annual Banquet, the Club again sang, this being their first real public appearance this year. Again the girls were called upon to sing, and they re- sponded willingly, to aid the High School Band in their annual concert. They sang Carmena Waltz by Wilson, Will o' the Wisp , and a popular tune Carolina in the Morning. The Club was entered as one of the contestants in the Greenville contest. At the preliminaries which were held in the High School auditorium, they sang Peer Gynt Suite by Grieg. This same selection was sung in the contest at Green- ville, the first time in the history of the Girls' Glee Club of Piqua High School, that this organization has ever made an appearance out of town. The Club has been working hard this year, rehearsing every Monday and Friday afternoon at the ninth period. Undoubtedly, the girls have taken more interest in their work this year than ever before, due to the fact, possibly, that the Club has grown in capacity for work and, above all, in mem- bership. There are over forty members enrolled this year, the largest enrollment during its existence in this school. 119233: Gir1's Glee Club Thanks to the efficient directing of Mr. Gates, who has been untiring in his efforts to make the Club what it ought to be, the girls have been able to do really fine work. Q Thanks are due also the accompanist, Suzanne Rey- mlller. who has very capably carried out her work. . We are proud to say that we have some very beautiful voices in our Club this year though most of the voices are hidden-treasures . The First Sopranos Kathyrn Brown Louise Burnham Kathryn Dietrich Mary Ginn Margaret La Roche Carman Lloyd ' Th Ida Biehl Virginia Campbell Helen Frazier Martha F reshour Dorothy Graham Edna Hammond Opal Hensler Martha Jane Hartzell Gladys Koon Florence Dillon Alcott Gear Anna Garner Dorothy Hofheinz Georgia Hollis Kathryn Offenbacher Florence Vlfagner Martha Smith Dorothy Walker Mary Isabel Walker Charlotte Yates e Second Sopranos The Altos Pauline Hofheinz Alta Mae Jacobs Evelyn Kiser Thelma Metz Marguerite Miles Ramona Rhine Norma Roeser Dorothy Yenney Frances Strohmeier Elfreda Lloyd Helen Manahan Lydia Parlette Alma Prosser Esther Smith ANNA GARNER IHQZEI :WUI 'ZZQCQ 12? :UT HZQG Z? 1319225 The Boys' Glee Club HE Boys' Glee Club has attained a higher place in the music program of the school than ever before. The club made several public appearances this year and has done much to create a bigger interest in vocal music. Ordinarily the boys meet at the seventh and eighth periods and sing various selections but never appear before audiences. The prime object of the club is to develop the boys' voices so as to have material from which to pick a competent cast for the operetta and to do ensemble singing. This year the organization has not been confined to these ordinary bounds. 'The Club appeared at the I-li-Y. M. C. A. party and again at the high school party held in April. They also sang at the musical contest held in ,Greenville in April and demonstrated that they were real singers in every respect. The selection given this year was Mammy's Lullaby by Spross. This number is of high class and gave each part a chance to stand out prominently at various times during the piece. The Club was chosen from the group which met the seventh and eighth periods. A large per cent of the members are seniors so the building process will be in order again next fall. This, however, will be a comparatively easy task, for more than thirty boys tried out at the beginning of this year. The organization consists of twenty one voices. Five first tenors, six second tenors, four first basses, five second basses. Such a musical organization is an asset to any high school, and few schools have developed clubs of this kind. Piqua High School is very proud of the Boys' Glee Club. The following boys comprise this year's group. First Tennors Charles Grauser Alvah DeWeese Myron Miller Harold Hensler Robert Scudder First Basses Paul Barklow Curtiss Libbee Davidson Harbaugh Lawrence Lotz Second Tenors Clifford Proctor Richard Fisher William Langdon Charles Kiefer Clark Allen Dwight Peele Second Basses Wayne Reynolds Delmar Carr Paul jones Vertrees Agenbroad john Hessler DIRECTOR-MF. Gates PIANIST-Harold Adams ROBERT Rack 1192331 LQ I Ii PMZQQQ I Z 1 P JI ZCDQ yn: IZ I il 923 I Greenville Contest N Inter-city Contest in Commercial and Music was held in Greenville on Saturday, April 14. This contest was between Greenville, New Madison, Celina, and Piqua. The contest was held for the purpose of stimulating a greater interest in the Musical and Commercial departments of the schools of the towns entered. By offering silver loving cups to the winning schools in both of these subjects, and three medals for each event to the winning scholars, much interest was aroused. The school winning the contest was to have the privilege of holding the contest in that city on the following year, there- by creating a still greater thing for which to work. In this way a greater interest would be taken in both Commercial and in Musical training, for it is no small thing to say that you are the fastest typist or shorthand writer in any of the above schools. Neither is it a small thing to say that your school has the best Glee Clubs or best instrumental or vocal soloists. And the same holds true of any of the other musical organizations of the schools. The spirit of the contest was surely entered into by Piqua High School, for the week before the contest was one whole week of practice. Every day, during the fifth and sixth periods, there were at least two or three musical numbers given. The idea of this was to give the people, who were to take part, a chance to gain confidence in themselves when singing before an audience. There were several picked judges in the audience and they chose the people who were to re- present Piqua at Greenville. Then upon Friday night before the contest several of the musical numbers were given at the High School party at the Y. M. C. A. This was done for the same reason the Thursday recital was held and also to provide entertainment for the party. Our delegation to Greenville was larger than that of any other school entered in the contest, and showed more enthusi- asm than any other two. In the Commercial contest Margaret Roecker took second place in Junior Shorthand and the Piqua team third place in Senior Typewriting. In Music Piqua had the following entrants: Vocal Solo Martha Smith-Yesterday and Today ...... ........ S pross Paul Barklow-Little Mother of Mine .................. Burleigh Instrumental Solo Elizabeth Love-Harp ....................o.,....o...o.... Valse Caprice Harold Adams-Piano-Prelude in C .... Minor ..,.,....... Girls' Glee Club-Peer Gynt Suite ............................ Grieg Octette-Carmena Waltz .................,....,.o... ..a........ W ilson Orchestra-Ballet Egyptiene ......,.,.,.....................,,,. Luiguni First place was awarded to the Orchestra and to the Octetteg second to the Boys' Glee Club and to the Piano Solo by Harold Adams, third place to the Girls' Glee Club and to the Vocal Solo by Martha Smith. The Piqua Band furnished entertainment for the after- noon and evening but as there was no competition, the band was not entered in the contest. CLARK ALLEN. H if f-,,jA-...l ,-T 'f:f, fj,i1 Several men will be graduated from school this year and ZQCQPZTI 31:1 IZ H1923 I Football 1922 HIS football season was probably the most discouraging ever faced by P. H. S. as to begin with, there was a bunch of greenhorns to break in , and when the season finally did start the team was so unfortunate as to have some of the best players laid off for about two weeks each. Considering some of these handicaps Piqua made no mean record, especially when the team ended the season by winning from Troy on Thanksgiving Day before a crowd which numbered into the thousands. Without a doubt our best two games were those with Troy and East Hi, Cincinnati. In both of these games our team fought until they sweat blood, and instead of luck being against us as in most of the games, it was with us. thus leave the squad. They are Allen, Fisher, Garbry, Lucius Cron, Edge, Magee, P. Barklow, and Brown. All of these men will be missed next season, because they have worked hard for the school, and they have also learned what it means to have a school worth working for. Now all that remains are their names in the roll of Fame in old P. H. S. It is fitting that this space be taken to thank Mr. P. P. Gates and the High School Band for the loyal support they gave the team because their support is greatly appreciated both by the team and by the spectators. The men who are leaving wish Coach Mote and Captain Prince great success for the next season. The Line-up: L. E .................... ........... M orrow, Gavin L. T ....... .....,................,.....,. P rince L. G ....... ,............,.... G raham, Meckstroth C ........, . ..,,,., C. Barklow, P. Barklow CCQ R. G ...... . .......................... Allen, L. Cron R. T ...,.,, .......... T illman, Buettner R. E ..., .. ....... French, Garbry Q ............. ....... B aumann, Edge L. H ....... .Eby, Purucker R. H .... ...,.,......,...,.. ................. M a gee F. B ........................... .......... F isher Student Managcrc ........ .............,............... ......... R e ynolds Our Schedule Sept. 23 ......... Piqua-98-VVoodstock- 6 Sept. 30 ......... Piqua-18-Cincinnati-16 Oct. 7 ....., ,, Piqua- 6-Stivers-46 Oct. 14 .....,,,, Piqua- 6-Middletown-Sa Oct. 20 ,,.,.c.,, Piqua- 7-Xenia-14 Oct. 28 ......,.. Piqua 0-Steele-33 Nov. 4 ......c,c Piqua- 6-Greenville-l Nov. 11 ,,,,.,,,, Piqua- 0-Lima-12 Nov. 18 ..,,,,.,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,, , ,.,.,,, Piqua- 0-Troy-13 Thanksgiving Day Piqua 7 -Troy- 6 H1923 :WUI 'ZSZQGKD IZ? 6 2:15 PMZQGQ IZ 11923 I Basketball OACH MOTE is bringing P. H. S. into prominence, step by step. Greatly handicapped by the loss of practical- ly all last year's men, he turned out a team that through pluck and speed made the season very successful. Out of twelve games played we won eight. The one thing especially noticeable in all the games was the excellent condition of our players. All contests were clean and well fought with the exception of the Stivers' game which Stivers spoiled by poor sportmanship. The games were well patronized and many were disap- pointed in securing seats for the Troy games. The team could not have wanted more loyal backing than it received from the spectators. The players in these contests earned reputations that will be hard to equal and they will likely win attention in the colleges which they attend. At the ,close of the season we went to Miami to enter the State Inter-scholastic Tournament in the Southern Division. Although eliminated in the first round by Springfield 23-18, the score indicates how hard it was for Springfield to turn the trick. Probably if we had drawn an easier team at the start we could have won, as we showed as well as any contestant in form and knowledge of the game. Possibly the greenness of the material accounted for the stage fright which was very evident at this tournament. Taking all in all, Piqua, in spite of its size, makes other cities sit up and take notice and despite the continual coming and going of players, we prophecy that next year will be another banner year in basketball. The games played and the score of each were as follows: Piqua ...........,,cccc....ccccc.......... 28 St. Paris ..... . .......ccc.............. 19 Piqua ...v...........c.......c............ 26 Bradford ...........................,.. 11 Piqua .....,... .,.c... 2 0 Moraine Park ......c c,,.... 6 Piqua .,,...... .cc..v, 1 4 Stivers ................i v....., 6 6 Piqua ......... ....... 2 9 Lima ......... .....c. 3 1 Piqua ......,.. ..c.... 2 0 Urbana ...... ..c.. M19 Piqua .,....... .....,. 3 7 Xenia .......c.... .. ..c.... 26 Piqua .cc, I ...,. .....w. 4 7 Greenville ........ ....... 2 7 Piqua ..cc..... .,...cc. 2 9 Troy ........ ..... .,...., 1 8 Piqua ......... cc..... 2 1 Steele ....,,.. ,....., 3 1 Piqua .....,... ......cc... 3 5 Troy ....... ....... 1 5 State Tournament Piqua v..,...................,....,.. f .... 18 Springfield ..........,....,..v....... 23 Piqua's Total .....v.....,.... 324 Opponent's Total ........ 292 The line up of the team for the year: Right Forward---FishenProctor-Mong9 Left Forward- Edge CCD-Allen-Creagerg Center-Purucker-Gavin: Right Guard-Gavin-C. Barklow-Reynoldsg Left Guard- P. Barklow-Mong-Morris. CARROLL T. EDGE. H1923 67 3:12652 IZ I 1 923 I Baseball HE Baseball season so far has been a very successful one. The teams that Piqua has played have not pro- vided very much opposition. The first game with Fletcher High School was a trip to a fish market, for Piqua was unable even to give Fletcher a chance. The team was in good running order and was certainly hitting on all six. A few errors were made by Piqua in respect to the playing, but then it was no set back as to the score which was thirteen to nothing in Piqua's favor. The second game of the season was held at West Milton with the High School of that town, on May the eleventh. Again our team was triumphant with a score of seventeen to three. We were glad to meet West Milton in such a contest because Piqua up to this time had not competed with them except in track. Let us hope that we have more games with them and also that we shall be successful. On May 18, Tipp City High made us a short visit. This time our opponents gave us a better run for our money, due to the errors of the team members. Tippecanoe succeeded in getting nine runs but it didn't mean victory because our team was just a little more successful and our side of the score was thirteen. This game was a little more exciting and interesting because of the playing of our visitors and the errors of our team. It appeared in the fourth inning of the game that probably the Piqua boys might have a fight on their hands to win, but that worry was soon forgotten and the team was playing on easy street. The entire high school band was out at both home events. This was a good advertisement for the game and a big money- maker. Let us thank them for their help. Our Baseball team this year does not include many new men in the lineup and as a result they should work together in fine style. Our big rival Troy is yet to be played. We expect to win both games from Troy so that the team will have a clean slate and be undefeated. If this does not come about, let us hope that Piqua Hi will be successful in their next year's team. The lineup for this year's baseball team is as follows: C1-011 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,..,,,.,,,,,,,,,,.......,........ 2nd B. Fisher ....... ........ C - F- Davis ........ ...... 5 - 5- Barklow ...... ..-....... C - Lehmkuhl ....... ....... 1 St B- Gavin .......... -'--a--. R - F- Proctor ........ -a-.-aa,- L - F- Comer .,....... ...... 3 Fd B- Purucker ........ ------- P - 1192311 CDCQDDIULUI MZ IZ? Us-Nil FDZZQGQ IZ I il 923 I Track Team HE prospects for a good track team for '23 were not very bright at the first of the season, but later we proved to have the best in several years. Piqua engaged in three meets this year, the Miami County Meet on May 5, the Western Ohio on May 12 and the Tri- State Meet at Oxford on May 19. The County Meet Piqua took this Meet with 46 points, Troy was second, with 303 Tipp City third, with 24, and W. Milton fourth, with 10 points. The records for the 880 yd., the shot put, and the half mile relay were broken here. , 50 yd. Dash-First, Tooley CTroyDg second, Edge CPiquag third, Gaylor CTipp Citylg fourth, Evans QTipp Cityj. Time 6 seconds flat. Half Mile-First, Garbry CPiquajg second, Pearson CTipp Citylg third, Allen CPiquajg fourth, Graig CTroyj. Time, 2 minutes 7 seconds. Pole Vault-First, Gaylor CTipp Cityj, second, Edge CPiquaj, third, Powell CTroyj, fourth, Fitzhaus QW. Miltonj. Distance 8ft. 9 in. 100 yd. Dash-First, Tolley CTroyDg second, Edge CPiquaD: third, Evans fTipp Cityjg fourth, Brumbaugh CW. Miltonj. Time, 11 seconds. 12 lb. Shot Put-First, Purucker fPiqual3 second, Barklow fPiquaDg third, Carey CTroyj, fourth, Pearson fTipp Cityj. Distance, 37 ft. 8M inches. 440 yd. Dash-First, Garbry CPiquaJ, second, Tenney fTrOyD3 third, Purucker fPiquaDg fourth, Pearson fTipp Cityj. Time, 53 3-5 seconds. High Jump-First, Baker QW. Miltonjg second, Mong CPiqualg third, Gardner fTr0yD9 f0urth, Martindale CTipp Cityj. Height, 5 feet. 220 yd. Dash-First, Garbry fPiquaj 5 second, Tooley fTroyjg third, Brumbaugh CW. Miltonj, fourth, Gaylor CTipp Cityj. Time, 24 seconds fiat. Broad Jump-First, Gaylor CTipp Cityl? second, G. Prince fPiquaDg third, Siler fT1'Oyl9 fourth, Mong fPiquaj. Distance 18 ft. 9 inches. Half Mile Relay-First, Tooley QTr0y73 second, Edge fPiquajg third, Pearson CTipp Cityl: fourth, Markley CW. Miltonj. Time, 1 minute 38 3-5 seconds. By Winning this meet, we took the Track Pennant for 1923 Miami County Meet. Western Ohio Field Meet The Western Ohio Field Meet held on May 12 at Roose- velt Park was won by Piqua with 41 points. Also the silver loving cup presented by the Piqua Rotary Club went to Piqua. Piqua's winning points as follows: 100 yd. Dash-Third, Edge. 880 yd. Run-First, Garbry. Time, 2 minutes, 12 seconds. Pole Vault-Third, Edge. Shot Put-First, Purucker. Distance, 37 ft., 7M inches. Javelin-Third, G. Prince. Discus-First, Morrow. Distance, 95 ft., 6 inches. 440 yd. Dash-First, Garbry, second C. Barklow. Time 55 seconds flat. High Jump-Fourth, Mong. Broad Jump-Second, G. Prince. Relay-Edge, I-larbaugh, Purcker and Garbry. Time 1 minute, 43 2-5 seconds. Oxford Meet Piqua entered the Track Meet at Oxford on May 19, and took fourth place with a total of eleven points. Garbry broke the record for the mile, running it in 4 minutes, 44 seconds, and the record for the half mile, 2 minutes, 5 seconds. Cron won fourth place in the discus. Garbry's two records look as if they will stand for a long time. GRIFFIN PRINCE. 119231 7 P:-'Wi ?D:1ZQGQ I Z I 1923 I ' Letter Men CLARK ALLEN- Bus received a letter in football this year, usually playing the position of right or left guard. In this position he did very well and we have reason to be proud of him. PAUL BARKLOW- Pollee won his letters in football, basketball, and baseball, and in all these shone as one of the very best. During the baseball season he always played his utmost. He was also a capable guard on the basketball team, keeping the defense unbreakable. He was the efficient captain of the football eleven in '22 on which he held the position of fullback. JAMES BROWN- Jimmie received a letter in football in '22, playing as first sub. After Michelson's serious illness, he replaced Mike at half-back, playing an all-round good game. FRANCIS CRON- Babe won two letters in football and also in basketball. On the eleven he held down the position of right guard, perfectly. In basketball, when sent in as a sub, he could always be depended on to break into the defen- sive with speed and accuracy. CARROLL EDGE- Edgy though small, showed of what a small chap is capable. On the grid squad he occupied efficiently the position of right-half. He was the captain of the basketball team in '23, and did his duty as captain and forward Very well, indeed. He was also a track man, worthy of note. RICHARD FISHER- Dick won his letters in football, basketball, and baseball. He was a man that could be de- pended upon at all times. In football, he ran the team to perfection. He was always at his best in basketball, making the most of every play. Enough is said when we say that he was captain of the baseball team in '23, SCOTT GARBRY- Scottie received his well deserved letter in football this year. We shall never forget him when we think of the Thanksgiving game with Troy in '22, when he snagged the pigskin and stepped over the goal, only to leave the final score with Pollee . Scott is a track man of more than local repute. ELM ER LEHMKUHL- Elm has received a letter in base- ball, holding down the first sack on the team. WALTER MAGEE- Walt has Won two letters in football, occupying the position of left tackle on the squad. Always there with the stuff , 'fWalt has also shown his ability in efficiently carrying out the work of basketball and baseball manager in '23. In both of these positions he has manifested unusual capability. GRIFFIN PRINCE- Ginny won his track letter in his senior year. He took second place in Broad jump in the West- ern Ohio Track Meet and third in the Miami County Meet. CAVEN MORROW- Callous won his track letter this year, taking first place in Discus Throw in the Western Ohio Track Meet. ANNA GARNER, '23. 1. L 4 ffl' Z4 5' x H 1 K LL! rx ,.., ,gr rm fi .E ,... IZFDISZQG MTI 319231 Girls' Basketball VERY year, during the Basketball season, the girls' gymnasium classes have played basketball in their regular gym periods. This year, Miss Belva Tucker, the gymnasium teacher, arranged the schedule so that basketball was played in each of her gym classes at least once a week. About a month before the tournament, all the girls who were interested in basketball had their regular hours for practice after school. Miss Tucker coached the girls and put them into the best shape possible for the tournament. At the last practice she chose the best players from each class for the regular teams. Each team chose its own captain. The tournament this year was held 'in the High School Gymnasium on Ian. 28 and Feb. 12. The Juniors came out triumphant, Winning the championship. During the first games the Sophomores lost to the Fresh- man, juniors, and Seniors, which put them entirely out of the tournament. The Seniors won from the Juniors, and the games with the Freshmen created much excitement. The Juniors lost only the one game and the Freshmen, too, showed exceptionally good playing, losing only two games. Although the juniors won the championship, they were extremely well matched by the Freshmen. The first games played by these teams, to decide which should be champions, came out a tie. But in the last game, after a hard struggle, the juniors come out victorious. All the games showed hard practice and good team work. A fine spirit was prevalent among the players. The games were very well attended and each team was backed by their classmates and pushed on to victory by the enthusiastic rooters. Much credit is due to Miss Tucker for her good work in coaching the girls. DOROTHY HOFHEINZ. 1192331 fi' W- 1 :FTLZT-:its fl.. v-34 - - . I! :fin .vi :ETL A X W ,-.F mg' ' 3,3 'sag QWJ ,f figwafmz' ' 7- - f ' ' is 'J .M , is iNWHkWi v5mwAEE .Nqr 1!E'f TQa. X ,fy X-'rf In it lei, iff. I 'J 2-fig lfffyy a , l l ,H ,ty JM !,,,q,,,,,P,-.,-f, fi 15 ,1r?1'hSi .i. . -mm I fs, . - . I -e S. as o E -We Mi , Y W Is ee is or . saw .T ,f W Win :-: E C N i' X '.2 '.'.f Our New Teachers T the beginning of school in September there were a number of new teachers. Some came to take the place of those who left us last year, and others came as added members to the faculty. Although we were very sorry to give up our old teachers, we warmly welcomed our new ones. Here they are as we were introduced to them last fall: Miss Pauline Baker of Bucyrus, Ohio, came to take charge of the Science and Household Chemistry classes. Miss Baker was a graduate student in Mount Holyoke College last year. Mr. John Ernst of Springfield, O., who is a graduate of VVit- tenberg College, came as an added teacher of mathematics. Miss Helen Risclon is also an added member to the faculty. She came as a teacher of English and Dramatic Art. Miss Ridson taught in Dc Pere, Xliisconsin, last year. Miss Mary Long of Newark took Miss Lindsey's place as Spanish teacher. Miss Long taught at Homer last year. Miss Margaret Macy of Union City, Indiana, took Miss Bartlett's place in the Home Economics Department. Last year Miss Macy was a student in Ohio State University. Miss Belva Tucker of Mansfield, Ohio, took charge of the Sewing and Physical Education in the place of Miss Schrider who had taught these subjects for several years. Miss Tucker taught part of last year at Stryker, Ohio. VVe were also glad to welcome Miss Ruth and Miss Hortense VVilkinson into our force of regular teachers, Miss Ruth Wlilkinson as successor of Miss Haskins in the Com- mercial Department, and Miss Hortense VVilkinson is an added teacher in the English Department. These teachers have proven themselves very capable in their various departments and we wish to express our appreci- ation for the work they have done this year. EDITH LUCILLE EPPERSON. :WUI ?DzZQG I Z P H ZQG D11 2? ll923l THE DRAMA TIC CL UB The Dramatic Club HE Dramatic Club of Piqua High School is one of the most popular clubs of the year. A diversity of pro- gram has developed great interest on the part of the members and has enabled most of them to show their ability. This club was organized on December 5, 1922, and the following otiicers were elected: President ,,,, ,, , , ,c ,, ,,,Y,Y,,,,,,,,Y,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ,Clifford Proctor Vice President aaaaaaaaa aaaaa eaaaaaaaeaaaaeaaaaee,aaeaa . . aaaaee M iriam Miller Secretary. aaaaaeaa aaaeee aeeeaaeaaaeaaaaaaaaaaaaa . e,,l.,,,, c A rminta Higgins Treasurer. i.aa , ..e,ee..,,,,a.eaeaeaaaaaaeaaaaa 1. ,, . ., ,,lVlary Ginn The number of members increased with each meeting until, at the present time, eighty are enrolled. Under the efficient supervision of Miss Helen Risdon, teacher of Dramatic Art, the club has accomplished much in the way of helping the pupils to understand and appreciate the drama. Shortly after the organization, the members took up the study of the drama from its beginning and very fully discussed it, with the many and varied changes up to the present time. Then came the study and interpretation of opera, the club reading the opera of Robin Hood as an illustration. The Life of Robin Hood and Robin Hood Ballads were the subject of one meeting, and two short Robin Hood plays were given in connection with this. The most unique program of the year was given by the Dramatic Art Students. and consisted of original monologues and dia- logues which were extremely amusing and well done. All in all we can say that the Dramatic Club of 1923 has accomplished a successful as well as an enjoyable year. The greatest accomplishment of the Dramatic Club proved to be the Christmas Play. Plays may come and plays may go, but Dickens' Christmas Carol, produced by the Dramatic Club of 1923 will go on forever. The play was a modernized version of the story by Dickens, in which all the modern machines and appliances of a modern office figure. The same well-known characters appear and the curtain falls on 1312323 the third and last act with the success of the Tiny Tim Kind- ness Products Co., Inc. The cast for the play was as follows: Bob Cratchit ...............iv.ii..................,,.,o,,.,......... Robert Scudder Mrs. Cratchit ........ ...,.,, D orothy Landman Scrooge ,..........,.....,v ...,,.rr..r, D onald Pearson Ghost .........,.....,,..,,.... ,..,..... G racia Sanderson Miss Litchwitchett ....., ,,.......i,,r,.,,.,r C lara Snyder Tiny Tim .........,...,. ., ...,Y.,,....,. Mabel Retterbush Cratchit Bablies ........a ..... C hrlstlnaplijggirifgzgg Peter Cratchit ,a..... .oa.............oea.... M ary Ginn Belinda .,..,,.......e....,. ......,...r M argaret La Roche Martha Cratchit .....,..a,a...ai,.v,....,.,...........,...,..... Kathryn Dietrich GRACIA SANDERsoN. High School Parties HERE have been fewer parties given for High School students this year than last. The first was an open night held Friday, November tenth, to which the parents were invited. The eighth period class was omitted during the day and held from seven- thirty to eight-fifteen in the evening. This gave the parents an opportunity to learn how the different classes were con- ducted. After the classes were dismissed, the students took their parents to the lower floor, where refreshments consisting of ice cream and wafers were served. After the refreshments, those caring to dance went to the gym and the others were entertained in the Auditorium by a motion picture. The second party, which none of us will forget, was given Friday, April twentieth at the High School. It was strictly for high school students and a goodly number were present. Two reels of motion pictures were shown at the request of Mr. Mote. The letters were presented to the basketball squad and all went to the gym for dancing. Besides the parties given by the school there were several given by other organizations or by friends of the school. On December the sixth, Mr. Will Garbry entertained the football squad at the Favorite Hotel. The table was beautifully decorated to resemble a football field. Beside the football squad and coaches, the men teachers were there as guests. During the dinner a short talk was given by each guest. On Friday, October twenty-seventh, all high school girls were delightfully entertained at the Y. W. C. A. by stunts and talks. This party was followed by one on Monday, October thirtieth, at the Y. M. C. A. at which two hundred High School students were present. A program consisting of a solo by Martha Lape, a recitation, and an acrobatic stunt by three men from Dayton was givenj The remainder of the evening was spent in dancing. Refreshments were served during a short intermission. I Another party was given for the High School by the Older Boys Cabinet at the Y. M. C. A., Friday, April sixth. The contestants of the Greenville contest gave a delightful pro- gram, after which the rest of the evening was spent in dancing. Refreshments were served at an intermission. Everyone enjoyed these parties and hoped that more might be given in the future. KATHRYN STEINER. The Spanish Club HE Spanish Club was re-organized at the beginning of the term under the name La Fruta de Saber or The Result of Knowledge. At the first meeting, the following officers were elected: President ......,...,.,,..,., .,,..,.. ....t,........ S c ott Garbry, '23 Vice President ......... ....... T heodore Heaton, '25 Secretary ,..,.. ..,...,,,.,t.,.....,........,,..,.,,...........,,.., M iriam Miller, '23 Treasurer ..,.,,.,,,..t,........,c,c,,.,...,...,......,.,,...,.,........ Edna Shane, '23 The club activities have been under the general supervi- sion of Miss Mary Long, Spanish instructor, and several committees. r il923il THE SPANISH CL UB By using current events from the Spanish paper La Prensa, from Buenos Aires, the members of the club have become better acquainted with the daily use of the language by its own people. This practice has also tended to increase the use of Spanish conversation in the club. However, but for these current events, the club has been conducted in English, under parliamentary rules. Any other clipping from a daily paper or magazine which was thought to be of any interest to the club, was also given. In order that the members might become more interested in Spanish customs, men of the city, who have visited Spanish- speaking countries, spoke to the club. Mr. Charles Jamison, who has spent some time in Chili in South America, gave a very interesting account of his trip. He told a great deal of the customs of the people of that section. Mr. Will Garbry, who recently took an excursion trip to South America gave a very delightful account of his visit there and of the customs of the country. He spoke of the dress of the people and said it is a very similar to our own fashion. He spoke of their great interest in farming and of their Fine lands, their education, business in general, and racial conditions. It is certain that every one has profited by being a member of an organization such as this. The enthusiasm in the club work has been evidence of this. lVlIRI.-XM MILLER. The Lyceum Course VERY year of the nine that has passed since the dedica- tion ofthe new high school building, a Lyceum course has been offered to the people of Piqua. In these courses ang effort is made to bring to Piqua men and women of nation- al reputation, and to provide the highest talent obtainable. The course offered this season was fully equal to those given in past years and the numbers were so varied that it could not fail to please all tastes. Two of the numbers were lecturesg one was given by Ruth Bryan Owen on the customs and manners of the Orient. Mrs. Owen has inherited much of her father's ability as a speaker. The other was given by Dr. Grenfell, whose workin Labrador has made his name familiar all over the world. Sidney Landon, the entertainer, rendered one number of much interest in which he impersonated great English and American writers, such as Longfellow, Mark Twain, Edgar Allen Poe, and many others. The only musical number this year was the National Male Quartet. The entertainment for the evening consisted of instrumental and vocal music, with a number of readings. Everyone, generally, enjoys an evening spent with a magician. Henry, the Magician, not only did magic work, but also did some very wonderful sand paintings. The best medicine to quiet one's nerves and to give the muscles in one's face a chance to react is a humorist, and Herbert Leon Cope with his many jokes did much to prevent any sadness on the last night of the lecture course. EDNA SOUTH. l.il923I I High School Edition of the Piqua Daily Call HIS year makes the third that Piqua High School has had a minature newspaper in the Saturday edition of the Piqua Daily Call. Subjects are selected upon which the pupils of the l IB and llA pupils are to write. The assignments are given out to the pupils, and they each write upon two subjects, thus giving a better selection from which to choose. The paper consists of editorials, personals, filler, and news notes. Certain pupils are appointed to get the personals, others write the news notes, receiving their information from the various teachers. One person has charge of the filler, and the pupils volunteer to write the editorials. This paper is written under the efficient supervision of Miss Patterson, the English teacher. It is quite an addition to Piqua's daily paper, as it gives the parents and friends of P. H. students an opportunity to know the what, when, and where of P. H. S. activities. MARGARET NORXN'IC'K. The Radio Club ONDENSERS, loose-couplers, spider-web and honey- comb coils-all these and many other things are studied and illustrated inthe Radio Club which has been re-or- ganized this year, undertthe direction of Mr. Hensler. At the first meeting the fdlklxowing officers were elected: President ........,,,...,,,,,,,,,,..,.,,oo,.,,.., fig, ,.....,,,,,, Lester MclVlurdy Secretary and Treasurer ,...,,,,, .o,,,,,,,,, X ,, , Newell Yenney The meetings are held on MondavXQfT6I'UO0H at two- thirty. As a result of the interest manifeste iN the Club, HH aerial has been installed on the roof of the s heel- Piqua High School has not a complete set but hopes to One lJY next year. The construction and the commercial Tillie Of Radio is studied at the meetings. The boys that are making receiving sets find it of T9-at benefit to have other amateur Radioans advise them. I Piqua High School is indeed fortunate in having such a scientific organization among her list of clubs. y sf THE RADIO CLUB The Camera Club HE Camera Club, which has been organized again this year under the supervision of Mr. Moffett, is a com- paritively new organization in P. H. S. It was first founded when Mr. Moffett began to teach in the high school some four years ago. The club is not so large this year as it has been at other times but it is an energetic body, the organization numbering some fifteen mem- bers. Mr. Moffett founded the club for the purpose of in- ducing the pupils to become more familiar with their cameras. During the year a regular course is followed in conducting the work. The manner of taking pictures was fully explained and the ordinary uses of the course studied during the first meeting. Then the work of developing the films was under- iaken, club members bringing specimens of their own work for U IHQZSBI THE CAMERA CL UB subjects. Next the printing of the negatives was explained and some exceedingly interesting work was done. The Club did a great deal of good work in getting snap- shots for the Senior Annual, and has been a great success all through the year. At the organization meeting Elmer Smith was elected secretary-treasurer, and it was decided to dispense with the other ofhcers. The Club holds its meetings every fortnight OU TUPSVIQY ffvemng- LOUISE BURNHAM. Better Speech Week ETTER Speech VVeek was observed in Piqua, and especially in the High School, November 6 to 10, this year. The celebration of this Week has become an annual event in our schools, all of which make posters and give exercises of some kind to impress the importance of the time upon the pupils. An elaborate entertainment was given by the high school students during this week. An original play, In Honor of Queen English , was presented before the school. The two attendants of Queen English, History and Romance, showed her the growth of the English language through the centuries, beginning with the union of the Anglo-Saxon and Norman French tongues. Each episode was beautifully depicted, some being in the form of tableaus, and others of short one- act plays. Each century was introduced by a character re- presentative of the time, such as Ivanhoe for the first period, a Puritan for the age of Milton, and a soldier for the twentieth century. One of the cleverest parts was the discussion between a lady and gentleman of the eighteenth century concerning the supposed dissection of a beau's brain and a coquette's heart about which they had read in the Spectator . Charles Dickens was also on the stage, and Milton, a Shake- spearian actor, one of Chaucer's Pilgrims, monks, astonished at the sight of the first printed book, a Crusader, and many others familiar to the student of English Literature. The entire play was very effectively staged, and was well received by the audience. As a people we do not appreciate the beauty and force of our language, or the time that it has taken to come to its present perfection. On all sides its mutilated remains are to be found, scattered by careless' people. We all feel that the young at least should have their attention peremptorily called to the fact Old HS the Bifble,- by their speech ye shall know them, and Betterfspeech VVeek is a very little time to give to this C21ll,+OIlbf',lii1V6 days out of a year. , E-Ll X The Football Dinner NfFridav Evening, December 15, the fellows who played football were honored by a dinner given by the girls of the High School. The dinner was served in the Cafeteria and the table was beautifully decorated in the Christmas colors, red and green. At the plates were red M9231 candle sticks with candles of the same color. The fellows lit the candles and made a wish. If they keep the candles for a year their wish is supposed to come true. This was in keeping with an old English custom. A three course dinner consisting of the following dishes was served. First Course Cocktail VVafers Second Course Creamed Chicken Roast Pig Mashed Potatoes Gravy Peas in Pattie Shells Fruit Salad Coffee Third Course Ice Cream Cake Nuts All the men teachers were present and several short talks were given. The captains for Basketball and Football were chosen for the next year. After the dinner the diners went to the Auditorium where they were met by the rest of the high school students and all enjoyed a sleight of hand performance by Edwin Hiatt. The Band played several numbers and all those caring to dance went to the Gym to spend the rest of the evening dancing. KATHRYN STEINER. The Debating Club KEEN interest has been shown in the development of the Debating Club this year. In addition to the old members of last year's club there have been many new members added. The chief purposes ofa club of this kind are: First, to drill the pupils in the parliamentary form of debate: second, to teach them how to nnd material for a debate and show them how to organize it into the proper arrangementg third, to train them to meet opposing argumentsg lastly, to teach them to speak with force and effect. THE DEBATING CLUB At the first meeting of the club,off1cers were elected and plans were made for future work. Charles Keifer was elected president: Scott Garbry, vice presidentg Grace Otte, secretary and john Thomas, treasurer. The club met every two weeks on Thursday afternoon. At each meeting a debate was held. The judges for each debate consisted of a teacher of the high school and two mem- bers chosen from the club. The Hrst debate was on the question: Resolved, that a wise choice of studies in a high school should include Latin. A great deal of credit for the success of the club is due to Mr. Stanley Boylan, teacher of history and leader of the club. 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He was not easily awakened,-one who has slept through forty centuries of bloodshed and battle and desert winds whirling over his head does not spring from dreams at the slightest proached the nearer borderland of dreams-when, shortly after his home had been made in this secluded spot, mauraders, entering stealthily, had succeeded in partially plundering the ante-chamber of his dwelling, but even these bold spirits had not the courage to disturb the sacred repose of a king. The royal form rose from the couch and stood erect,-an awe-inspiring and majestic Figure if any one had been there to see the splendid sight,-a Pharaoh, truly, fit ruler of a mighty race, proud and haughty: and yet,-a tiny sand spider that had wormed its way between the huge bricks of the buried wall, looking at the tall mortal form with its sparkling pin points of eyes, might have whispered of the Hicker of fun, and IZPLZZQG :ml 119231 n the shadow of an imp of mischief in these other sparkling eyes so far above it. Tutankhamen, young and strong, his eyes glowing in the darkness like those of a black cat long ago which was the favorite of her Highness, the Princess Istar, sister and play- mate of the King when he was a lad, looked about him, at last allowing his eyes to come to rest on the fancifully carved and painted mummy case which contained his ancient body. A tremor shook him-he was dead! And yet here he was, standing before his own tomb! Yes, he must be dead and yet his flesh was warm to the touch, and his garments were the same as he had worn once-how long had it been? He wondered. Was he reincarnated? A few days before his final illness the aged high priest had foretold that he should see his tomb opened in a day when Egypt was submissive to a race of fair skinned rulers from the north, but the Pharoah had only mocked the aged man with good-natured fun. Now-he marvelled at the wisdom of the priestly clan and longed for one of his ancient advisors to ex- plain his present condition to him. What was the pounding?-perhaps the fair-skinned race had come to find him. He laughed at his own conjecture, and the wise little sand spider laughed at the foolishness of mortals who do not know what is about to befall them. Although the youthful lord knew nothing of it, the fair- skinned race had really come to his retreat, and the whole world was exclaiming at the marvels already found-the gold, the carvings, the luxurious evidences of life in ancient Egypt. The pounding, thud after thud, had gone on many months be- fore it had reached the royal ears, and the most disturbing sounds had begun when the inner door was being unsealed and the hard plaster removed. At last a huge brick, loosened from its frame of cement, was withdrawn from the wall between the chambers. An- other followed, and another, until at last an opening, large enough to admit a man, had been formed. A man entered and the Egyptian flattened himself against the wall. Being careful not to disturb anything, the fair-skinned stranger made a brief survey and then left the room without noticing the dark-skinned one. The opening was not blocked up, although a guard was left outside, and after a brief interval the ruler ventured to look from his recently disturbed home. No one was visible, so he passed through the ante-room and came out upon the desert night. The tomb was well watched but no one seemed to notice the stranger. As Tutankhamen stood upon the sands of his ancient land and looked at the burning stars, he knew that he.was not reincarnated, but only a spirit, delayed in its final journey for some unknown reason, and suddenly the Egyptian was gone from the earth, to join his companions beyond the farthest star. LOUISE BURNHAM. 119231 An Adventure of Some Real American Boys T was june and the call of the woods was echoing in the hearts of three Seniors just graduated from a high school in a middle western town. These three boys, John Grant, james Smith, and Walter Dickens figured that they would take just two weeks vacation before starting on their grind in life. Not one of the three thought that he could go to college since he did not have the necessary means. All three of the boys were from rather poor families who had had to struggle hard to let them go through even the high school. After deciding on a suitable spot in which to spend their two remaining weeks of leisure they began to think of equip- ment. ,. It was an ideal spot they selected. As they had been there for a week the previous summer they knew just about what to provide for the trip. The tent, cots, food, and other incidentals were all packed in a local delivery wagon, the driver of which had agreed to take them to their site for a very small sum, considering the distance from the town, about nine miles. When they arrived at the site they unloaded the dufHe and bade farewell to their accomodating drayman, not' for- getting to tell him when they would be ready to go back. The camp was pitched in a short time and a hasty first meal prepared. For several days they enjoyed themselves immense- ly doing things which only real campers that are enjoying themselves can do right. They fished, swam, hiked, and did various other things which make camp life never to be for- gotten. Towards the last day of their stay they decided to run a sort of contest to determine which of the three fellows would report the best adventure on the day after. It was agreed that all three should go in different directions in the very large woods and not return until the next morning. Everybody took the same amount of food and camp supplies. As it came out there was no contest to it as Walter Dickens surely did run into a never to be forgotten adven- ture and one that still sounds like a Nick Carter novel, al- though ever word of it is true. Upon leaving the camp, Walter decided to follow the river up to where it passed the cliffs, famous for their large and numerous caves. He had decided to bring baelessemegofethe large stalagmite formations which abounded in one of the larger caves. It was while preparing to spend the night in one of these caves that strange sounds of human voices came to him. He heard just a very little of their conversation but at' times could make out payroll , fifty thousand and Minetown officer . Being a true American boy and eager for adventure he followed the sounds and came upon two men housed in one of the offsets from the caves. He had listened for possibly ten minutes when he was aware of a third party who had come into the passage and was watching him. Walter endeavored to make his escape by using a little trick he had read about which was to bluff the rough looking individual by pretending to take a gun from his pocket: but before he could do this the two partners had been signaled and he was hopelessly in their power. He was bound and placed on a cot as the men knew that he had heard their whole plan, which was to rob the Minetown National Bank on the next day by overpowering the watchman. Everyone Y. E923 knew that on this day the large payroll of the mines was kept at the bank, and Walter knew also that the watchman at the bank was john's grandfather. He also knew that if the robbery was to be prevented he must warn the bank. The more he thought of this the more he realized how helpless he was. Here he was in the very midst of bank robbers planning a daring robbery and he was unable to do a thing. Towards evening fate played right into his hands as one of the men returned from town with several evening papers. When the men were through with these papers and the two who seemed to be the leaders of the trio had gone leaving the third as a guard, he asked that he might have a paper. The man who was his guard thought for several minutes and then handed one of the papers to Walter together with an old lamp. As soon as the guard had taken his position at the door or entrance to the offset Walter began to use his plan of escape. The lamp served the purpose of burning off the rope from one hand and, although this was done under great pain, as soon as one hand was free it was comparatively easy to un- fasten the rope on the other hand and the rope on his feet. He had first planned to overpower his guard and make his escape but on second thought he decided that if he could get into town without his captors knowing it, he would be able to get help and possibly catch the trio on the return of the two who had gone to town. This was a great idea but how was he to do it? Suddenly he thought of an entrance to this cave he had seen from the river many timesg surely this must be near his place of con- Hnement. After a careful Search he discovered the crevice which the trio had closed up with loose dirt and rocks. He worked frantically as he realized that time was what counted now. When he had cleared the crevice he could just get through and stand on the narrow crevice and make a danger- ous dive into the river below. He then proceeded to the high- way, hailed a passing machine, and after giving his story was rushed into town. A posse was soon made up and hurried to the cliffs. A short exchange of shots and the trio surrendered. The posse had just been in time as the robbers were preparing to leave after the discovery of the escape of their prisoner. When the President of the bank heard of this daring enterprise on Walter's part he was exceedingly grateful as he said it had no doubt saved the large amount of money the bank had at that time and possibly had saved the life of the bank watchman as well as others. The boys were well re- warded and when October came they found they had been registered, with expenses paid, at one of the large universities in the vicinity. Walter's friends, on hearing of the capture after it was over, readily consented that their adventures were too meager to mention along side of the one related and dis- closed on their arrival at the scene, as both were attracted by the shots, and hurried immediately to the scene of action, arriving as the capture was being made. 'As soon as the term at college was over the boys came home to Minetown and readily accepted the invitation to spend as much time as they wanted at the cottage of their grateful benefactor, which had since been built at the very spot of their previous camps. Although they always enjoy themselves immensely on their yearly visit to the cottage they can not forget the enterprise that gave them what is really 1ife's biggest thing,-a college education. CHARLES KIEFER 192331 ' When Psychology Stuff Won OB and Charles Johnson, twin brothers, were both seniors in Westerville Academy. They resembled each other so much in features that even their most intimate friends could hardly distinguish one from the other. However they differed greatly in some respects, for Bob, while he was not a poor pupil, was a shining star in athletics, especially on the baseball team upon which he had pitched for four years. On the other hand, Charles, although he was not deficient physically, centered his interest in intellectual work to a greater extent. He was often found leading the debating team to victory. n 'A Unluckily in the midst of a successful baseball season Bob sprained his arm severely. This cast a gloom over the whole school, for the next week they were to meet their rival, Car- negie Academy. As the week passed it seemed very doubtful that Bob would be able to pitch. In the meantime Bob and Charles were not idle. Charles declared that he had a plan. When questioned concerning his plan he always replied, Psychology stuff will win the game. Secretly Charles had been practicing pitching under the skillful guidance of Bob. He could pitch a fairly good straight ball but lacked the speed and dangerous curves of his brother. At last the great day arrived. Charles donned Bob's suit and took his palce on the bench. The sub-pitcher began the game and pitched well for the first six innings. In the seventh inning he lost control and the opposing team scored two runs. Now the score was 4 to 3 in favor of Carnegie Academy. At the beginning of the eighth inning Charles said to the coach, Let me go in. The coach said, Bob, do you think you can stand it? Charles replied, I think I can. Everybody cheered the supposed Bob as he went to the pitcher's box. In the practice passes the ball crossed the plate nicely each time. This gave Charles some courage. The catcher perceived that the ball didiinot have the usual speed but he thought Bob's sore arm caused this. A sudden change came over the visiting team. They grew nervous and the catcher was astonished that their heaviest hitters were unable to hit these straight balls. The eighth inning ended without their scoring a single run. In the ninth Westerville scored two runs. The opposing team had no better success this inning than in the eighth. Westerville won the game by the score of 5 to 4. At the end of the game the students cheered the supposed Bob and crowded around him. The first one to reach him was the real Bob who had his arm in a sling. Charles upon seeing him exclaimed, Our 'psychology stuff' won the game. Then Bob explained to the coach the plan which Charles had worked out, while the students carried the winner away on their shoulders. JOHN THOMAS. ' 19231 :WUI H292 Z? I The Unexpected Find H SN'T this a lovely day, exclaimed Janet Lewis as she tripped happily down the stairs into the breakfast room. I just knew it would be fine because you know our hike is to be today. Indeed you needn't remind me of the hike, rejoined her younger sister Alice. That's all I've been thinking of lately. ' The Lewis girls with a crowd of their school chums had been eagerly looking forward to this hike, which was the tirst one since the preceding fall. 'fLet's hurry and pack our lunch. It is now six-thirty and we are to start promptly at eight o'clock, exclaimed janet. They were kept busy for the next hour or more, packing their lunch, running errands and answering the telephone. As the clock struck eight Janet and Alice, who were waiting on the porch, heard the happy hallos and the laughing shouts of the merry group as they came down the street. Hello Janet! Hello Alice! All ready? shouted Nancy Noland, better known as Nan. f'Yes, indeed, we are ready and you are exactly on time. Let's go. Alice replied. The happy hikers hurried through the streets of the village and were soon on the country road. All the wild Howers were in bloom and the leaves of the trees were blowing, gently moved by a slight, warm breeze. As the girls tramped along, their conversation turned to the subject, which was the topic of the day. Nan said, I really do wonder what has become of little Billy Browning. It surely does seem strange that he dis- appeared in such a mysterious way. And just think how his grieved parents are worrying about him, responded Lucille Neil. I tell you what I think, exclaimed Janet with fervor. I think that he really was kidnapped. You know the Brownings are very wealthy. I never heard of a poor child disappearing like that, and I'll bet that poor little Billy was kidnapped and is being held for a ransom.'7 Ohl Oh! the girls exclaimed. Their conversation then turned to school life and other interesting topics, as they tramped on, resting once under a large oak tree by a little red brick schoolhouse. About ten- thirty they came to a large grassy meadow' by a murmuring spring. Oh! Here we are. Why we made our trip in no time, cried Alice. t'Yes, here we are, but I'm not a bit tired, said Janet. Patty, remember what a good time we had here last year. The next hike we take let's go on to the woods about a mile south of here, where the fellows always like to go. We have not been there for some time. Why not go now? We can make it there in a short time, and it isn't dinner time yet, suggested Nan. Janet replied, I think that a very good idea. I don't see why it can't be followed. 1- th. v. JS., rn-v iilszsi All the girls favoring this suggestion, they gathered to- gether their baskets and started off. Upon reaching the woods, they hunted around for a suitable eating plaoe, and chose a secluded spot under a large tree with thick foliage. What a cozy little place this is! exclaimed Ruth. One would pass this by if he did not know it was here. Yes, and look at this immense tree. added Lucille. As it was now nearly noon, the hikers decided to have their lunch. While they were enjoying their picnic, janet suddenly exclaimed, Oh look girls, I really believe that is a house up there in the foliage of this tree. 'f It looks like it to me too, exclaimed Ruth. All the girls were on their feet by this time peering into the depths of the foliage. But why do you suppose anyone would want a play- house way out here in the woods? asked Alice. I'm sure I don't know, but I'm going to find out what it is and why it's out here, said janet. Janet was called by her friends the tomboy of the crowd, as she was able to climb a tree as well as could any boy. Before anyone could stop her, she was climbing the tree as nimbly as a squirrel. When she reached the house she found the door locked. Seeing a tiny window she peeped in and to her astonishment she saw a little child lying on the floor. janet uttered a low cry as she realized that the small form was that of the lost Billy Browning. Oh girls, cried janet, I've found the lost Billy. The lost Billy? the girls exclaimed in chorus. Yes, but how can I get him? I guess I'1l have to break the window. i Quickly janet broke the window, reached in and picked up the little fellow, who had become exhausted. She skill- fully put him on her back, and climbed down to her excited friends. There is no time to lose, she said, we must get him home to his parents as quickly as possible. Nan, you and I can make a chair with our hands and carry him home. The group of girls hastily gathered their belongings and were on their way home in a very few minutes. When they reached the village, they took Billy immediate- ly to his parents. janet hurriedly told all that the girls knew to the excited listeners, and Mr. Browning, with a group of men, including officers, hurried away to the woods. At dark two men with masks were seen to enter the woods and make their way stealthily toward the tree which contained the house. The officers seized and arrested them. It was learned that these men had kidnapped the child, put him in the house in the tree, which they had secretly built, and left him there with the intention of securing a large ransom for his return. . janet and her chums were praised for their good work, and Mr. Browning gave them a handsome reward for bringing Billy home safe. Donornv HOFHEINZ. :NEI M266 Z? IZPBZZQG :NE 1923! A Hold Up HE night was dark and a storm seemed to be gathering. The town clock struck twelve as John strolled leisurely home. He was in no particular hurry and his mind was full of happy reflections over the enjoyable party he had just attended. He was thinking about everything but the approaching storm and the deep darkness, when suddenly his happy thoughts were rudely jarred by a rough Voice. Stick 'em up it said Han' make it snappy. John found himself confronted by a rough looking in- dividual, while at the same time he looked straight into the barrel of a thirty-eight. His mind was then a confusion of thoughts, should he run? should he fight? or yet, should he give the man what he wished? If he tried to run the man might shoot him. The man was much taller and more heavily built than he, hence a physical struggle might not prove wise. The best thing to do, he determined, was to give the man what he asked, and he grinned satisfactorily for he remembered that there was only a little more than five dollars in his pocket book. C'mon, said the robber, what do you think I am, a cigar store Indian? Come back to earth and show me the linin' in them pockets or there'll be a funeral in this burg. Automatically John turned his pockets inside out. As his pocket-book came into View the robber's eyes gleamed satisfactorily, Gimme that, he said, and gimme that ring, too. john hesitated, he hated to part with the ring, it wasn't a very costly one, but it was his class ring Che was a Senior in high schoolj and he had just received it two yveeks before. That ring won't do you any good, he said It's -------- No arguin goes, interrupted the thug, I guess I know what's good for me. 'fMaybe you do, thought john. 'AThis ring may mean your Waterloo, and he quickly handed the ring over. Now, said the robber, turn aroun' and walk back the way you came, an' keep your nose in line with your feet if you don't want to get it shot off. John turned and retraced his steps for about sixty paces and then couldn't resist the temptation to turn his back-the robber was gone! Well I'll be jinxed, said John. That was pretty nifty but I have a slight chance to get even. He reported the robbery at police headquarters and then went to bed. The next day as he was coming home from school his curiosity was aroused by a group of laborers in the middle of the street. Approaching one of the men he inquired the reason for the excitement and was told that one of the work- men, while digging a ditch for a sewer pipe, had punctured a gas main with his pick. John walked over to the ditch and saw a man stopping up the hole in the pipe and then John Q923' started. ----- On the little finger of the man's hand was a ring that looked very much like his own class ring. The distance to the bottom of the pit was too great to make sure, however, so John leaped down beside the man. This individual re- garded him mildly and John felt sure that he was not the robber because of his small stature. John regarded the ring again ----- it certainly was a ring of his class. What yer lookin' at? me ring? asked the man. Yes, I beg your pardon, sir, answered John, but will you please tell me where you got it? Sure, said the man, I won that ring in a game of poker down at Clinker's last night. John knew the reputation of the place to which he re- ferred, it was a saloon of low reputation in the eastern part of the city. But whom did you win it from? asked John eagerly. Can't tell yer that, replied the laborer, He was a stranger to me an' an ornery lookin' cuss at that. Well, replied John, I'll wager that the initials in that ring are J. A. O. The man hurriedly took off the ring and looked inside. Then he started. Right ye are, me lad, ---- but how'd you know what they wuz? I never even seen 'em meself. Well I'll tell you, said john, That ring is mine and the man you played cards with last night is a robber. And john related the adventure he had had the night before. VVell I'll be hanged, ejaculated the workman. I told you he looked crooked. i Will you help me bring this man to justice? asked john. Will I, his new-found friend shouted, Well I --- kin a duck swim? Thanks, said John somewhat relieved, but I haven't asked you your name yet--mine's John Oakland. And mine's Pat O'Brien, an' I'm Irish, added the laborer with a broad smile. All right, Pat, said John, look for me over at Clinker's tonight at seven sharp. You bet your boots I will, sang out Pat. And with those words ringing in his ears John left him. That night as john approached Clinker's he saw a Hgure hurrying toward him. Hello, Pat, said john as the figure slowed up near him, What's your rush? He's in there, whispered the excited Pat pointing to Clinker's. Good , answered John. Is there a 'phone near here that I can use? Yeh, right in this here house me friend Charlie lives, he'd let you use six phones if he had 'em. P:-'T Cf-1266 Z? uiaaai Good, said john again, the police patrol will be here in a minute now and our fine friend, Mr. Robber, will have a nice story to tell to the judge. john had told the police not to stop exactly at Clinker's but a few doors to the 'north where he and Pat awaited them. This precaution he took to keep from alarming the robber who might make a getaway if he saw the police too soon. Pat then pointed the robber out to the Chief of Police and that officer gave a perceptible start as he saw the man the reason for which John found out before many minutes passed. The chief then posted his men around the saloon while he and another officer entered to arrest the robber. That individual was playing cards and as the policeman entered he made no move to get away. When the chief at- tempted to handcuff him he knocked that officer to the Hoor and before the other officer could touch him he sprang to the other side of the room and, pushing an electric button, he placed the whole room in darkness. Curses and shouts follow- ed and then some more curses and shouts. Then a door slammed and John who was waiting outside heard a scuffle. Then from around the side of the building came a trio of policemen, holding tightly the struggling robber. Before John realized fully what had happened he found the chief talking to him while that individual kept rubbing his chin reflectively. My boy, he said, pointing at the robber, you have rendered humanity a great service by helping to bring that man to justice. He is Hague Henderson-better known to government officials as -' Hard Hague' and he is wanted for a bank robbery, several petty thefts, and also for connection with a murder case. A reward of live hundred dollars has been offered for his arrest and that reward goes to you along with a thousand thanks from me. Then feeling his chin again he turned swiftly to Hague, and said, Don't forget, if you have any time left when the judge gets through with you that you'll serve some more for striking an officer of the law. E These last words were almost lost to john, he was so surprised to be told of the reward. Suddenly he felt a nudge in his ribs and he saw Pat smilingly looking at him. Here's your ring, me lad, said the Irishman, it's certainly coming to yer. Yes , answered John, and don't forget 53250 of that reward is yours-it's certainly coming to you. Why that's nearly enough to buy a flivver and I alus wanted one of them fool things, gasped Pat-and the smile that spread over his face was good to see. CURT1ss LIBBEE. wisest 1 r ' , 642. 1 o We t I ill is 1 fp?-'Q Z L-fffm? f' X r ' f 1 ,N V F .Tw ' at -- W A ft s rr of A , 94,-,. ,W ff ff A . W X 444' X V if -.V ' if 1 1-1 , 7' V jf 7 iff! if 4 R i X X4-f 5502 v ' . '45 ii - ' , Greetings K ing Tutankhamen sends his greetings to the class of twenty- three. I n an old and musty diary, with an old and rusty key N eeding only childish fancy to unlock forgotten lore G uiding us to long-lost pleasures we enjoyed in days of yore. T elling us to pluck the flowers that are waiting at each door, U ntil blue birds fly around us, with their happy songs galore. T hen our hearts will fill with gladness and our work will seem like play A s the morning bells are ringing on each bright and happy day. N ol we can not paint the pictures that are hung on memory's wall Knowing high school days are dearest and the best we can recall. H ow we love to dwell upon them and of all the joys they brought! A h-our teachers linger 'round us and the precious things they taught. M any other cheerful faces pass before us all unsought. E gypt too is beckoning for us, arms extended 'cross the sea, N ow the Nile ripples with gladness for the class of twenty- three. STATISTICS PROVING THE THEORY OF REINCARNATION QFound in King Tut's Diaryj The Tenth Year of the Reign of King Tutankhamen First day of the fourth month- My slave Vllaltunka Mageesiks was given fifty lashes at my imperial command for peeping into my harem. Later, my slave girl, Marthuma Hartzellika, was hung up by the thumbs for tripping over my royal foot. 119231 At the banquet I presented my favorite Florencika Wagnerufus with an ankle bracelet of crodocdile teeth as a reward for painting my royal likeness. This evening the Dance of Death was artistically inter- preted by my slave, Katherina Stinerokus. Fifth day of the fourth month- This morning I was awakened from my slumbers by the soothing strains of the lyre, played by my court musician Laurenzops Lotzottochus. My morning repast was most annoyingly interrupted when my serving maid Gertruda Gruelachas accidently overturned my goblet of wine on my royal robe. My slave Raymondundomos Smithitus was thrown to the alligators for the unpardonable crime of plucking a tail feather from my pet ostrich. Eighth day of the sixth month- The royal messenger Frederickops Wyattotus rushed into my apartments with the appalling report that the follow- ing warriors, Richardunka Negleykatus, Delbertis Sullen- bergerfus, Elmerinknes Lehmkuhlatocris, Jamesinos Brownopus and Curtisoclis Libbeenka had fallen in a recent battle with the phalanxes of Queen Annaka Garnerok of the lower Nile. Fourteenth day of the sixth month- Lucius Cron-Ach-Amen was shot at sunrise for neglecting guard duty by playing Ping Pong with my youngest daughter, Paulanka Gehmrifus. Clarkunkshos Allenus was bereft of his ears this afternoon for smuggling my precious drugs into the desert to Sheik Ben Richardem Fisherhem. Third day of the seventh month- The wife of my incense-bearer, Elizabethinka jenningosis, appeared in court without her veil. Consequently she received the punishment of being dragged by the hair from the tomb of Princess Annaphors Freihofferina to the royal olive grove. A caravan arrived to-day from the West bearing a fair haired captive, Rhea Bulliciosa, to whom I expect to grant the privilege of feeding the royal ravens each day. Dickahumen Laughfem and Johneres Croneron were seen climbing pyramids in order to reduce their excess weight. Seventh day of the seventh month- To-day, in preparation for the interment of my half sister Graciosa Sandersonamen, it was discovered that the mummy case would need to be lengthened and that more linens must be ordered from the court supply room under the management of Dorothyma Hofheinzuma. My most select slaves, Florenzinbron and Gladyska Koonumpa delighted my royal palate by serving me with a very toothsome delicacy which they had concocted. I re- warded them by having their likenesses carved in marble by the sculptor Davidimos Tillmanem. Thirteenth day of the seventh month- The palace to-day was in festive garb in celebration of the marriage rites of Paulaka Barklowmen and Marnema Raynerahem. The ceremony preceeded with all pomp and dignity until the time came when the priest, Charlesa- kus Grauserak should place the garlands on the brows of the happy couple. At this most solemn moment the priest, remembering his stature, called loudly for a ladder to enable him to rise to the lofty heights of the groom's temples. After his descent the ceremony was concluded with the assistance of the ring bearer, Martunka Thoma- them. Second day of the ninth month- Two of my sisters Miriamen Milleratus and Ednaku Shanestu committed a grave misdemeanor of laughing during the Dance of the Seven Veils performed by Mar- garetima Norwicha, Ednama Southuma, Louisera Burn- hamud, Francesca Hallufus, Alcottu Gearen, Clarahuma Snyderitem, and Anni ta Kellerakkerm. The cause of my sister's misconduct was the ludricous accident happening to one of the dancers Louisera Burnhamud, when she, 119231 -- catching her foot in the open jaws of the .tawny lion skin spread before the throne, fell to the floor. Sixth day of the ninth month- The culinary department was in a buzz of excitement to- day as a result of the discovery of the beverage Nilefizz- riva fGreen Riverj, by the two royal concoctors, Carrol- lika Edgerima and Josephasumus Barkeramud. My fleet footed walker, Scottos Garbrykku, who was due at court yesterday, arrived to-day, minus one sandal and limping badly as a result of an encounter with a blue- racer. Tenth day of the eleventh month- This afternoon I dictated to the royal scribe, Edwardos Butterfielderunz concerning my proposal to Sheik Ben- Millhouse-Kum for the hand of his fair daughter, Pauline- rinz Eichelbergerakshos who has just returned from the small settlement of Fletcheratka. My slave, Arnoldunteos Thomatus, fell from a tree while picking cocoanuts and seriously injured his right knee cap. He was immediately cared for by the imperial nurse, Virginiax Rossackam, who fortunately was near at hand when the accident accurred. Twelfth day of the eleventh month- I was greatly disturbed by the news that my daughter Peggony Graefphthis while strolling with her companion Martsika Smithbumus, was seen flirting with the Captain of the ROYAL STONE CUTTERS. Robertus Reckkokus, King of Mildruma, has issued a proclamation that this runner, Griffenimesses Prince-arus, would challenge my runner Caventros Morroebotus, to an S X race on the Dodge course. Ninth day of the twelfth month- This was a gala day in the kingdom because of the fulfill- ment of the promise of the Prophetess, Graceriz Ottetizk. The prophecy was that my daughter Dottimen Walker- imus, who had wandered into the desert in a somnam- bulistic state, would return to me on this day. Only one event marred the happiness of the day. A small group of slaves comprising Lareleas Kettlerex, Johnanix Thomasus, Davidsonspokus Harbaughling, and Waynefru Reynoldskos having been granted a holiday, were fishing along the banks of the Nile in the shadow of the pyramids, when unexpectedly there floated into view two beautiful maidens, Edithinka Eppersonian and Emmaqlanestu- Frischrokus, on sacred Lotus leaves. Suddenly there was a mighty splash-one of the fishermen, Davidson- spokus I-larbaughling, losing his equilibrium, while gazing at the ferry vision, had fallen into the placid waters of the river. BLUB, BLUB and a couple of BLUBS. TUT-AN KH-AM EN ADDITIONAL HINTS ON PERFECT BEHAVIOR Never permit your knife and fork to strike your plate. Put them in your pocket when not in use. Never grasp a spoon as if it were a golf stick, or an um- brella. Use it like a tennis racket. 24 Never skim the soup or any liquid off your spoon byscrap- ing it over the edge of your cup. Crawl under the spoon and lick it off. Never permit the point of your spoon to enter your mouth first. Start with the handles, Never allow your spoon to remain in your cup. Do you want to punch your eye out? Never eat your coffee with a spoon. Ask your hostess for a straw. Never force soup from a spoon by suction. Walk around to the other side of the spoon and blow it off. Never permit your elbows to rest on the table. You'll be much more comfortable with your feet there. Never touch a potato with your knife. Hold it on your fork and eat it like an ice cream cone. EXCHANGE :Wi ?L:fZQGQ IZ 1923! THE SPHINX PROPOSES SOME NEW RIDDLES Why is A'Davy Harbaugh like a whale? Because they both come to the surface to blow. If Edna South lived on North Street would she know East from West? What does Martha Smith do at church? She looks at the hims and sings. When you want a meeting place, why do you go to Frances Hall? What is the favorite game at the school? Q Paula. If Anna came through the rye, would she Garner the grain? Why can't Alcott run? She is out of Gear. If Martha jane had a store, should she Hartzell? Why is Carroll so sharp? Because he is always on Edge. If you see foot prints on the sands of time, its no sign you're hunting Griffin. In what way does Bob resemble a collision? He is a Reck. If Grace is a prophet she Otte know. What is Dorothy Walker's favorite expression? Great Scott! If Do-Ray-Mi is music, will it make Washing easy? Why is Shorty Grauser like a good book? Because he is often looked over. If Louise takes the cakes, do you think she should Burnham? Why does Lawrence intend going into the Real Estate business? Because he has Lotz for sale. Why is Walt Magee like a watch-dog? Because they are both let out at night and taken in in the morning. If the Millhouse were weighed, would it be a Ben-ton? Why will Dave Tillman die horribly? Because he makes faces and friezes. Q If Joe drew an ink lined Cinclinej plane, would it be a slope up Cslow pupj or a Barker? When they got Edward's goat, was it in a Butterfield? Was Caven late or early when he came in on the Morrow? The way Barklow carries his laurels, one would think him a Pall-bearer. Alva DeWeese- Where is my hat? Mart Smith- On the oven. Alva- On the oven? I wonder what ridiculous thing I shall find it on next? Mart Csweetlyl- On your head, infant. Our art editor, Florence, Has a perfect abhorence For all that is not true to nature. What a struggle and strife she'll have all her life! We agree with the Irish-- poor crature. There was young student named Polly Who was happy, good natured, and jolly. That he liked Mary Lee, we could all plainly see, And none of us thought it was folly. A long fellow whose surname-is Griffin, A broad 'um er whose 'oints never stiffen J P J Y Will help win the meet, which will be a great feat, Provided some one else does not slip in. We're fond of our cheer leader, Curtiss. And we yelled 'till our throats surely hurt us, Quite a manager he--and successful he'll be, For we know that he'll never desert us. Our athletic editor, Walter, On the field, did not quibble or falter, But he fought and he lead, always using his head To adjust the opponents strong halter. A Heet-footed athlete named Scott Ran so fast he made the track hot. And in foot-ball 'tis said, by keeping his head He won from old Troy on the spot. Dick Fisher's a host in himself, He'll never be laid on the shelf, He'd jump up and run, before it was done- Don't think so? just try it yourself. 1 31923 1 Limericks Ray Washing's our friend good and true, Four years work in three he can dog It's surely worth while the way he can smile, I'll never forget it, will you? A dear little lady named Marnie, Was fond of a chilli-con-carneg She fell, stubbed her toe, then she said, Don't you k I've no use for your smiles and your blarney? Our classmate and friend, Carroll Edge, Who never neglected a pledge, Ran so fast with the ball, he astonished' them all No, we never have known him to hedge. I Of Davies we have quite a lot, There's Tillman and Harbaugh and what? Why artists, you'll see, and pleased you will be With the excellent work they have W'I'OLlgllfC.' 0 ' A poet we have surnamed Clark, Who's afraid to go home in the dark, When he crosses the bridge, he gets all in a fidge, And vows that he'll ne'er again spark. With music our Robert's replete, His clarinet tones are a treat But a Reck he will be, if we don't make him see, Watch your step, Bob, 'twill be a great feat. VVe're now on the threshold of chance, Feel like Pirates Cperhapsj of Penzance We're trying each day, with scenes from the play Daddy Long Legs, to bring you romance. DOW Y DST ?:'ZQCQ IZ 1192331 And now comes our chum Peggy Graef, With her merry original laugh, She danced 'till the dawn, now friend, Ray, begone! Do we know more? Well this is not half. Old Piqua's asleep, we can't rouse her To the fact that she's lost Shorty Grauser: He's gone to Carlisle, but after a while He'll slip slyly back like a mouser. Ed Butterfield, our nimble stenog, Is so quick, all the rest seem to jog, He can work day and night, and he does get it right, And he sets the whole school-room agog. There is Lotz more to tell with a rhyme Were we only alloted the time But Lawrence, with you, we'1l bid Seniors adieu And wish them a life that's sublime. KING TUT DICTATES FASHIONS Lo! Paris styles recede into the background as Egyptian modes appear in the limelight. King Tut discards his sandals and they are immediately taken up by all the modern Happers guaranteeing speed and comfort. His coat-of-arms is in the form of ear-jangles now affixed to the ears of pink-tinted long-lobed Letties. His hieroglyphic designs now skirt the land, bordering hems, hats, and hose. His mummified mani- kins appear in a mimical form in the aesthetic embrace of human totem poles. The exotic dances have been transferred from the incense-laden harems to the fresh-air-fiends of the up-to-date -roof garden. Jazz strains lose their syncopated popularity when Egyptian airs are radiocatiacally transmitted throughtout the aetherial regions. Clark Allen- Why do you call your alarm clock Mac- beth? Caven Morrow- Macbeth doth murder sleep. Benton Millhouse- So you serve shrimps? Waiter-f'Sure. We serve anybody. Mr. Hensler- Why didn't you come to class today? You missed my lecture on the heart. Mart Smith- O, I am tired of these organ recitalsf' Dorothy Walker Cwatching a ball gamel- Where do they keep the extra bases? Scott Garbry- What for? D. W.- Well, that man just stole third base. She- Funny no one seemed to realize what a bad egg he was while he was rich. He- My dear, a bad egg is only known when broke. John Cron- Oh! What a loud pair of socks! David Tillman- Yes, I wear them so my feet won't fall sleep. Davy Harbaugh Cin English Lit.j- I think Lamb's Tales are very good. Recently an Egyptian mummy with bobbed hair has been found. They are digging for galoshes now! John Cron- Even a dog likes a certain amount of petting. Margaret Norwich- Perhaps that's why the girls call you a tea-hound. Miriam Miller- The only men I kiss are my brothers. Fritz Purucker- What lodge do you belong to? IHQZEEI :ZF-Ql ?mZQCQ I Z. 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The handles themselves are of second growth Northern Ash. After they are received from the maker they are very carefully regarded at our own factory and are then air seasoned in our own warehouses for from nine to twelve months before being used. Wood's Mo-lyb-den-um steel shovels fill a crying need in railroading. They give you all the exceptional advantages of Mo-lyb-den-um steel plus the exacting workmanship and care- ful linishing that have always characterized the Wood line. THE WOOD SHOVEL AND TOOL COMPANY 104 Facts That Should lnduce Home Building. 195 of all men in this country die wealthy. 272, of those who die are in 'fcomfortahlen financial circumstances. 1512, have from 32,000 to 310,000 8212, have NOTHING. Let these figures and facts sink in. Can you beat them for a home hui-ldi-ng, h-ome saving, home owning argument? Because if, at so-me time in their lives, a lot of the men on whom these were based had ac- cepted an opportunity to put their savings into a HOM E, they would have dodged the STZJ rflmss. These figures were displayed in front of a re- cruitmg- sgltion as an inducementuto con- ivince oung men that they should do some y - thing for themselves in their youth, build character, and create a foundation to keep them out of the 82'Z, class. There are few men who pass through this life who are not at some time in position where they MIGHT save and buy a home. And the fact that 822, of the men who die have nothing, proves entirely too few of them take advantage of this opportunity. 1 119231 3 4 A The J. A. Shade Lumber Company PI QUA, OHIO Summeris Newer Styles Are l-lere ln Prettier Wear. June days call for one's prettiest whether it be at a social affair, or in the enjoyment of these glorious outs-of-door days. Our showing of Summer Styles is your opportunity to select from a com- plete display of the attractively smart and becomingly correct in everything for the season ofsunshine. Our prices are always fair. Geo. Benkert 8: Co. :: :: Piqua'sBigDcpartmentStore :: ESTABLISHED 1889 W 4 105 :FQ MZQGQ 2? 119233 I The Atlas Underwear Co The pre-eminent position which We occupy in the knit goods World is the result of twenty-one years of specializing in the building of UNION SUITS for men. Today there is no product so fine as ours. If ever better Union Suits are made, ATLAS will be the maker. The Atlas Underwear Company Piqua, Ohio 106 Class '23 5 Nb , IHQZSBI ELECTRICITY The Modern Servant. Are Q American Shoe Repairing Co. Wislling you the you using it for every purpose? I f Gpposite BEST for your not, we can supply you with the Elec- WaYU9 Street - NEW TART trical equipment for your needs. School P HOW 111 1 C. :ff H E. P. 209 So, 'Wayne Street EDW. STOKER A 120 W. Ash st. Phone 1127 PIQUA, ---- OHIO E65 X TO YOUR N HOWal'Cl Tll0maS THE STORE FOR IEEMTE IS THE 1 . , A Muzi: srunm Quallfy and Style QEIJIIJ N P I ANO, .'.'.'.'.' the Price .'.'.'.'.' iifdpf CREDIT TO ALL Bzgtaurant THEORY 0 SPECIAL Peoples Crecllt Cloth Co. 512255 W. St. 216 North Main Street Piqua, Ohio SUNDAY 107 ZQCKDDIWQ 1 Z? is . g IHQZESI : Qiuurtesp 2 Serbia HE three fundamental principles that have 1 helped to make our endeavors to please our patrons, most successful. Since eighteen eighty-two We have adhered to the policy of Quality, Courtesy and Service together with featur- ing a carefully selected stock of the best merchandise obtainable at the lowest possible price, With the result that the store has meritedithefpatronage of hundreds gig of satisfied Customers in Piqua and vicinity. 1 The J. CO., Piqua, Ohio 108 '19231' C562 PIQUA ICE Co CUAL and ICE Phone 1 1 60 I 19231 will DZZQCACD Z? Manllattau Restaurant B E S T PLACE TO E A T We Serve HOT SAND- WICHES at All Hours. SEE Theiqg Piqua Milling Co. ELEVATOR For A11lKinds of Poultry Feeds 101 South Main Street PIQUA, - - OHIO it . C. Penney Co. 371 DEPARTMENT STORES DRY GGODS APPAREL SHOES For The En tire Family We serve you better, save you more. Comer 69? Dabus -- Fora- Quality lVlEAT, BEEF, PORK, VEAL, LAMB, Dress- ed POULTRY and Fancy C A N N E D G o o D S Tel. 691 409 N. Wayne St. STUDENT TRUNKS Gfff-9 TfwfLf1Sf - 153:52 1 fi if Q 'er and E if for euery occasion you will find ' Egrgeogn our large stock and our HAND LUGGAGE f :,L?giizz'g:2 32? flZli'5'?.,,lQ?E R . h , K, ty ggvxlxi 3712, Zglgfuggzv use at a price l C S G mf. f....f.......c.4,..... T jewelry Store I FlSHEPgtSMlTl'l 207 N,Main Sf, 'mm ' an u-mmm sr Houma A Piqua, - Ohio 110 1519231 , ,c i f 3 xxx-GSI., I I Axxk . ...., 1 6 Summertime and Colorful Color is rampant in the new and ever so dainty strap sandals, of soft Kidskinwwhich greet the sum- mer mon ths, here at The Cut Price Shoe Store. Even the new XVHITE PUMPS are set off with touches of red, green and blue. 33.95, 34.95, 35.95 Cut Price Shoe Co. The CHAMPION FoUNDRY co. Grey Iron Castings PIQUA, : : : 1 OHIO W. E. SIIVIPKINSON :.- TEACHER 0F VIOLIN For Z0 years. Over 60,000 lessons Studio: Room 6 Scott-Slauson-Boal Block Annual Recital About June 22 High School Auditorium 75 V lins Playing together. You are Cordially invited 111 A maze: If-'Til 'D e ase: When You Think Qf 'gi Think of H Q MANIER BROS U 0 Q Favorite Hotel Bldg. Phone Main 555 N A Plaza Gfvcefy and CANDY LAND N ME?iEM2rESE 'The Place that Satisfies' Home Made ICE CREAM QUALITY-SERVICE AND CAND 1 ESg also 5 A T 1 5 F A C T 1 Q N EXCELLENT LUNCHES QUALITY ALWAYS Our Truck is at Phone Your Service M. 183 High and Wayne Streets, P'q Oh 11923 - THE RE L SPOT OD EP rms Service and Good Eats oo 49 Cor. Wayne and Water Streets we 'KNOWOOUR CHARGES- WILL PLEASE YOU -' WE ONLY CHARGE FOR - WH AT ' t xg-ET: 4 . up J v ROBERT KELL Z7 X33 m y Plumbing and Heating 5 'Q .W , ihkafnul - Phones 813, 1838 West High Street THE HOME OF REAL SERVICE :P L... 5-Passenget Sedan 5860 f. 0. b. Flint, Mich. The All-Year Car for Every Family Chevrolet is leading in the great shift of public demand to closed cars because this company has the world's largest facilities for manufacturing high-grade closed bodies and is therefore able to offer sedans, coupes and sedanettes at prices within easy reach of the average American family. Six large body plants adjoining Chevrolet assembly plants enable us to make prompt deliveries of the much wanted closed cars. Economies 'Frans a ion J be E ' The SHERER-BELLCO. Piqua - :- Troy ZQCQMFUI I.-'TJ ZF KDLZWI 9 -Q .e' . - 4 5 ' ' if GRAD A T10 DA YS! Happy memories of Alma Mater brought back by photographs from friends in school! is AVE us make your photographs in a masterly manner that ig? Will record personality, not merely features. Our Work is A invariably artistic, enriched by a suitable mounting-just U as a fine painting is beautified by a handsome frame. Q N SOMETHING ABSOLUTELY NEW ! ll HTAPESTRYH Photographs, A SILK Photographs. N Do not fail to see the exquisite effects by these new processes. - Special Discount-on every style photographs made in this studio 'to graduates of all schools in Miami County. If you have friends, they should have your photographs. BEE CHER 'S S TUD 0 Phone 475 The Photographer In Your Town LLZOM N. Main St. 114 B I'l.923If:' , . 3 ESTABLISHED 1865 I-IENFQY A. IVICCABE PAINTS, OILS, TURPENTINE, STAINS, VARNISHES, BRUSHES, ARTISTS' MATERIALS, DOOR AND WINDOW GLASS OF ALL SIZES, Tl1ePigg1y Wiggl y Idea The Lord helps them who helps themselves This idea applies to our manner of hand- ling food. Everything for your table, You get the best. PIQUA TROY Mrs. A. j. Schneyer MILLINERY Come and see the new line of Spring and Summer Hats 2nd Floor J. W. BROWN CO. Piqua, Ohio '::1':UI ?mZOCQ I2 . n 119231 f!f15!,Eg,glQE0PLE5 STQQK2 Genuine roll film brownie cameras given away, come in and get details. Our pictures are the best regardless of price and you pay less. Portraits-Eastman Kodaks and Films-Professional Kodak Finishing BEN CAIN, Manager Watson F. Caldwell, Printer S C H U E S S E LIN Printing, to be efficient requires - Qualify - knowleci e, skill ande ui ment. We offeiigall in a markgd gegree. Meats Poultry ' Do we print for you ?????????? SERVICE our MGTTO Phone Main Piqua' 806 108 West Water Street Phone i316 H4 West Water Street 116 119231 5 0 P-Q-Ai-f BATHING SUITS and KNITTED COA TS for SPORT WEAR are ihe real thing for men W W WOUR LIGHT BRUSI-IEDM W W PURE WORSTED COA TS WWARE WONDERFUL FOR GOLFWW The Piqua Hosiery Company 117 1 . ' ' 5,5 as . 4' fit H9231 i mtol FDIQZQGQ IZ BASTIii1HaRROS. oo. Jewelers and Stationers to High Schools and Colleges Talented designers, expert die cutters, skilled jewelers, experienced workmen and our superior method of manufacture produce emblems that are individual and distinctive. 991 Bastian Bldg. Rochester, N. Y 118 i. Everything in HARDVVARE PLUMBING I-.nfl uuu HEATING I. N. Woodcox 81 Son L 'II.92Kgfffg C' WHERE Goon I S T RAWS if . I COST LESS E BARKEITS 'gfli ,. The Best Way to Masner 85 Yontz BooT SHOP 317 N. Main St. - - Piqua, Ohio or Good Shoes. Satisfaction guaran teed. Our prices are reasonable. Give us a trial. : : : : Save Your Money! Buy your next suit of FRED LOEFFLE I R who guarantees all wool and Z1 perfect CL lll. CLEANING AND PRESSING F r e d L o e f f l 129 Market Street el' lZ?'f:12QGQf:1 -EDJ! 119 '- :5 131925, Service .rr -C1 53.20 52-5 QN .JIU .-.eg H E:- 5.5 Ss Us Q00- .Ew PE Ex DDD I:-D or as Ou 'E EE ,,,.. O2 420 -IE FL4 :S ..- .'.: 4: ..- 1: N J: .. 0 I.. E -s 'E C .2 H m E I: ru :au s. 0 -u IJ .E N r.. U 'C L: N -o 3 be or ch whi HS ege and school publicario in coll years' experience serves you as eagerly as ifwe were part ofyour staff. to wmmand Yours STAFFORD ENGRAVING COMPANY : Engrawfr ff rtiftx : Defzgne A INDIANAPOLIS 120 , 5' ' FG. 5 L. uw ' , WWTEFP Wlmgf 5 1192 THE CAMERA SHOP 127 Market Street ------- PIQUA, OHIO Kodak Finishing done right by people of long exper- ience. fl CREETING CARDS for all occasions and an everyday line of Friendship cards. 1l Stationery of the better kind. fl Eastman Kodaks and the Yellow Box Films. None better. il VVe appreciate your patronage and it is our first aim to give you the best service possible. BAKERY ES, We have one in Pi- qua that makes a full line of Bread, Pies, Cakes, Cookies and Rolls delivered fresh every morning to your grocery. Patronize home industries as longas prices and quality are equal. ee The- Cottage Baking Co. 520 South Main Street MW HZQGQ Z? 121 nf , I gg' . X' ,' 119231 mmol A ?n:1ZQGQ I Z New Location 124 W. High St. -haeae--A 1 E. C. Scott 65' Co. JEWELRY, BRUNSWICK PHONOGRAPHS and RECORDS START AN ACCOUNT Begin a new account in the new building. If you Want money, save a part of what ou make y . Why work and spent foolishly all you earn? We pay SW? semi-annually. Border City Building 8: Loan Association 126 N. High sr. Pours ssnvzcs X EXPERT SKILL - THAT IS HOW WE FILL A I E115 I 10' .. ., A , A .fi QLJ 'g 4-1 ' HEMMERT BRCS. Phone 364 PLUMBERS 115 S. Main St. FAVORITE BREAD ffiifllfii wmv WE SPECIALIZE I N C A K E S Special orders given particular attentio -H-Qwlrh Favorite Bakery 130 W. High Street Phone 1066 ff' IHQZSI ,. a' IVV Q1' A EE BPOS CO W .ELNQPEWQ - 0 A f ' Ig: .p XX ! , MMI - X l ?i1m f b G. . f' UI' 13 -y A , I 1923 I ?m2QGQrW 9- CREAMERY T ER COTT GE CH EESE Quality the Best Prices the Lowest 'fair' Summer Season is here, and you may want SANITARY IVIILK COMPANY ' . ,. PASTURIZED MILK AND CREAM a piece for the House or Porch, So make your selection now, while our Stock is Complete. GRDVEN 85 CD. '027 WASHWGTO VE TELEPHONE 630 House Furnishers QUALITY ALWAYS Funeral Directors To the Class of 1923 we extend our very Ideal Business School N, ENTER NOW 1' 0 BOOKKEEPING BILLING B t S S BUSINESS ENGLISH PENMANSHIP FILING COMMERCIAL LAW A ADDING MACHINE WORK INDEXING BANKING DRILL SHORTHAND X SPELLING OFFICE PRACTICE BUSINESS ARITHMETIC HIGHER ACCOUNTING 0 ' AUDITING TYPEWRITING W PRIVATE SECRETARY CONFIDENTIAL CLERK DITAPHONE BUSINESS LETTER WRITING The HOIHC of Good Clothes 124 .W , A fm 1119231 THE PIQUA DAILY CALL I I I I I I I I Zcfigf Soflrfff fic 21 tiffu 'l'f1'f2b5fZn0fi PORTER? ent -Tlzree ' ' ' w y Pam Kmg F012 It trusts that each member of this class will live up to the high standard of citizenship as he has in scholarship, and that in performing his duty as a citizen, he will grasp every opportunity pres- ented to make the City of Piqua a more healthful, a more beautiful and a more prosperous community. I Man and BCC1Sf , The Geo. H. Rundle Co. Proprietors Piqua, Ohio ,A ' '.n'1I- bi 119-2 nr: ?'1:1ZQGQ IZ I tBAYMAN'S Wholesome Potato and T-Zer Sold By A11 Good Grocers mg C. BA YMg4dN 3l Courlcsy Saiisfaclion TAA P A LA Q A BARBER snot? I Mcll Fricdlich, Prop. I PIQUA'S LEADING TONSORIAL PARLOR All Work Gu aran teed. II9 Markei Sl., Piqua, Ohio Respect Ab I ty To the Class of 1923 We extend our congratulations and best wishes for a happy and successful future. - The Piqua Handle and Manufacturing Co. Special Wood Turning. Plain and Enameled Handles PIQUA, OHIO 126 lf923a Ideal Gifts for the Gifaduate. .11 559 ll C4635 24531 F and Books, Stationery, Fountain Pens, Eversharp Pencils. ' - BLANKET CO. P i ll 1 ' Zimmerman? Book 5' Gift Shop 1? Q - ofHi hGrade - H PAPERgMAKERS HED GES Q r H U u H te 5 A AND i VVe wish you E 35552315 133515 Dwggist ever you Choose. FELTS and BLANKETS . Main St. M' ' Your Shoe Man 127 .sv - ., ll. ,., R!-,- Best Wishes Class of 1923 N 14 ,i ,. um. it itil ,V , Citizens National Bank The Old Baflk in The New Building , l,...u 1 fl HE members of the class of 19323 wish to express their sincere appreciation of the patronaqe of the busif ness men of the citq whose advertisements have made it possible to make a linana cial success of this publicaf- tion. t 128 4. ' I' .an . iv F 1 y .X1 A . E- .f .f ..v 'mg'yy'w-.. ,, ,.- .r,.,, .qw-uv ww 'mn ....'......i -, ,, ,, .4 is . :V ,. A i 5 iw.-,..3x . ' r5sF?:i1. ? . . . . , 1' 1 1 , I . y , 5 ..,.. tw.. x . V I i I -I W hnimxxsryu J! Q,-1.wT .' ' ' - W 4 I . A .V up i- ,gg I . 1 , , . ,V Q, xx . . -.... W F f ffTITI'fi'?f.Ili'? '3' E REAL REASUNABLE I T9 T n E' SERVICE PRICES l a S HARRY W. KRESS-, ------- Manager T MICKLER' l l n 4 DEPARTMENT STORE Everything in Ready- to-Wear for lMen, Women and Children. T During the month of June we will have special low prices in all departments. See them before you make your purchase. Feature hotoplays and T High Class Stage p1'fJ' cluction Exclusively. I ws. 1 'n -'-l it QYou can always see our .W :Q Program advertised , , daily in all local news- papers in the upper right hand corner of the Second Page. The BEST actors in the BEST pholoplays T .at the BEST theuirc. T I m 'W T77 '1U