Portland High School - Tifoon Yearbook (Portland, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 70 of the 1939 volume:

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A s i,?,,2fim,m me 'W vim x ,ww ' ff 1' P fklff W V , -'1 in -1 FT' x l - 'Y x Table of Contents ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS FEATURES 4 dmini tration Back of the institution where Man from Child is wrought The seeker may find the Planner, the Dreamer, the Man who Thought ,W el SUPERINTENDENT The steering of the educational mechanism of Portland for the last seventeen years has been, to a very great extent, in the hands of Mr. J. C. Webb, our Superin- tendent. His long and successful experience in school Work, his un- derstanding of human nature, and his keen appreciation of the needs of young people have combined to make him a vital force in the community. Back of every move- ment toward progress and every step toward success in the city schools have been the forethought, the Wisdom, and sterling charac- ter of Mr. Webb. BUARD 0F EDUCATIIIN Acting as an advisory group, the School Board occupies a most important and responsible posi- tion at the head of our school sys- tem. The members, Mr. Byron Jenkins, Mrs. Emmett Saxman, and Mr. Donald Hammitt, because of their sympathetic interest in all school affairs, are especially fitted for their positions. Any success achieved after graduation by the students of Portland High School is due, in some small measure at least, to the influence of their teachers. The Seniors feel that the book learning they have been taught is really secondary to the contacts and experiences which they have had with their teachers as people. New members of the faculty last fall were Miss Allison, Mrs Reith, and Mr. Cady, and at midyear Mr. Hedges. Top Row:- D. S. Weller-Home Town: Roachdale: Alma Mater: Indiana University, Co- lumbia University: Specialty: Principal, Mathematics: Avocation: Playing golf, Marjorie Cahill Reith-Home Town: Muncie: Alma Mater: Ball State Teachers' College: Specialty: French, English: Avocation: Playing piano. Helen S. Stevenson-Home Town: Portland: Alma Mater: Indiana University, University of Michigan: Specialty: English, Typhoon Sponsor: Avocation: My husband. Richard Cady-Home Town: Pendleton: Alma Mater: Ball State Teachers' Col- lege: Specialty: Mathematics, Science, Senior Class Sponsor, H1-Y Sponsor' Avocation: Dating. Bottom Row:- Florence Jones-Home Town: Portland: Alma Mater: Indiana University' Specialty: Commercial: Avocation: Shoveling snow. Clyde R. Bair--Home Town: New Mount Pleasant: Alma Mater: Indiana Uni- versity: Specialty: Mathematics: Avocation: Going hunting. Bernice Tharp-Home Town: Portland: Alma Mater: Ball State Teachers Col- lege: Specialty: Commercial, Girl Reserve Sponsor: Avocation: My pills, Paul R. Macklin-Home Town: Bryant: Alma Mater: Purdue University: Specialty: Vocational Agriculture, Biology, Health, Safety: Avocation: Hiking in the woods. Louise Current-Home Town: Portland: Alma Mater: Tri-State College, Oberlin College: Specialty: Social Science, Junior Class Sponsor: Avocation: Music. v -3- Top Row:- Homer Smith-Home Town: Portland: Alina Mater: Indiana University Specialty: Industrial Arts: Avocation: Landscaping. Ruth Alice Harvey-Home Town: Spiceland: Alma Mater: Earlham College Columbia University: Specialty: Latin, English, Library Science: Avoca- tion: Books. Sylvia Arhogast-Home Town: Selma: Alma Mater: Purdue University Columbia University: Specialty: Home Economics: Avocation: My Col- lection of dolls. A. Dale Smith-Home Town: Portland: Alma Mater: Heidelberg College, In- diana University: Specialty: Social Science: Avocation: Debating, Bottom Rowt- , Jane Louise Fulton-Home Town: Portland: Alma Mater: Chicago Art Institute Specialty: Art: Avocation: My pianologues, Esther Allison-Home Town: Washington: Alma Mater: Indiana University Sp-ecialty: Biology, Physical Education: Avocation: Hockey. Kenneth Farris-Home Town: Portland: Alma Mater: Earlham College: Special- ty: Physical Education, English: Avocation: People. Pauline Griner Sherry-Home Town: Dunkirk: Alma Mater: Ball State Teach- ers' College: Specialty: Music: Avocation: My flute. Hattie White-Home Town: Lapel: Alma Mater: Indiana University: Specialty English: Avocation: Motoring. In January Mr. Dale Smith resigned to accept a gov ernment position in Washington, D. C. His leaving was a loss not only to the social science department but also to the debating and dramatic organizations with which he was connected. .. 9 - IN MEMORIAM In memory of Margaret Journay, honor student, and friend to all, who would have graduated in our class. :They pass from Work to greater Work, Who rest before their noon. Ah, God is very good to them, They do not die too soon. -10- School Back of the thoughts and memories--some sweet, some gay, some sad We find the traits and features that make each lass and lad. m I , G 1 Z il M MARY CATHERINE ARMANTROUT Known as: Kate Course: Commercial Pastime: music MARTHA DAPHINE BISEL Known as: Daffy Course: General Pastime: scrap books MAR CIA C A YL OR Known as: Marcia Course: General Pastime: Bill VIRGINIA LEE ELDER Known as: Ginny Course: Commercial Pastime: reading CARROL GENE ARMSTRONG Known as: Kipper Course: Commercial Pastime: Bill Hirons LETHA BOSWORTH Known as: Bea Course: General Pastime: bicycling MORRIS D. ASI-ICRAFT Known as: Morris Course: Commercial Pastime: working ORA LEE BRADY Known as: Brady Course: General Pastime: collecting dogs COLWELL COLDREN Known as: Jiggs Course: . Agriculture Pastime: farming HOMER EVANS Known as: Chick Course: Commercial Pastime: short waye ra sets ' . dio HELEN COOMBS Known as: Dean Course: General Pastime: violin ELVERA R. FOGLE Known as: Fritze Course: Commercial Pastime: piano ..13... ZUE BADDERS Best Wishes! MILDRED BREIMEYER Known as: Mildred Course: College prepara- tion Pastime: classical music BETTIE BROWN Known as: Boots Course: College prepara- tion Pastime: collecting pens MELVIN BROWN Known as: Brownie Course: General Pastime: fishing RUTH C, BURK Known as: Butch Course: College prepara tion Pastime: ' 'Critter' ' ORA DALE COUNCILMAN Known as: Abe Course: General Pastime: driving CLYDE FOLTZ Known as: Fat Course: General Pastime: reading BETTKE BECK Known as: Shorty Course: Commercial Pastime: collecting elephants BESSIE BROWN Known as: Beth Course: College prepara- tion Pastime: fan collection MARTHA BROWN Known as: Mart Course: Commercial Pastime: dancing FRED R. BUBP Known as: Bubpy Course: General Pastime: filling station JUNE D. CALLAI-IAN Known as: Shorty Course: College prepara tion Pastime: reading NORMA DUNMOYER Known as: Norma Course: General Pastime: reading ROBERT GARRISON Known as: Bob Course: College prepara tion Pastime: writing short stories Y -Y- T E 1 M I l 9 Z Z ' m ' m ...14-. MIRIAM GAUNT Known as: Midge or Gauntner Course: Commercial Pastime: yell leading WALTER HARTZELL Known asi Walt Course: General Pastime: basketball and baseball STANLEY KLOPFENSTEIN Known as: Coffee Course: College prepara- tion Pastime: music DOROTHY K. MCCLUNG Known as: Dot Course: Commercial Pastime: stamp collecting MARJORIE MAY Known as: Marg Course: Commercial Pastime: bicycling HELEN MILLER Known as: Daisy Course: Commercial Pastime: reading JANE ANN GLASGOW Known as: Janie Course: College prepara- tion Pastime: Bud LUCILLE HAVILAND Known as: Cile Course: General Pastime: dancing SUSAN E. KUNCE Known as: Toots Course 1 College prepara- tion Pastime: piano NYRA McKEE Known as: Boots Course: Commercial Pastime: singing CHARLES MAYS Known as: Chick Course: College prepara- tion Pas time: sleeping JOY MILLER Known as: Joy Course: General Pastime: Jack GEORGE GRAHAM Known as: Graham Course: Commercial Pastime: sports HARRY VAUGHN HICKS Known as: Slim Course: Agriculture Pastime: working with team horses CARITA LACEY Known as: Critter Course: College prepara- tion Pastime: ' 'Charlie' ' MAX MCKINLEY Known as: Big Stoop Course: College prepara- tion Pastime: studying English GLENROY L. MENDEL Known as: Pete Course: General Pastime: riding JUANITA LORINE MORGAN Known as: Ween Course: General Pastime: Everett -15-. FRED HANLIN Known as: Fred Course: College prepara- tion Pastime: cameras HAROLD HOUGH Known as: Hough Course: Commercial Pastime: ice skating JAMES LANDFAIR Known as: Jim Course: Industrial Arts Pastime: photography MILDRED E. McKINLEY Known as: Mid 1 Course: General Pastime: Camp Fire Girl Leader AGNES IRENE MILLER Known as: Aggie Course: General Pastime: needlework M A X MY ERS Known as: Max Course: General Pastime: fishing MARVIN I-IARSHMAN Known as: Marvin Course: General Pastime: hunting EILEEN ISENHART Known as: Eileen Course: General Pastime: reading VIRGINIA LOYD Known as: Ginger Course: Commercial Pastime: singing HERBERT M. MARTIN Known as: Bud or Peach Fuzz - i Course: College prepara tion Pastime: basketball and football AUDREY BERNICE MILLER Sorry you left us! GEORGE W. NELSON Known as: George Course: General Pas time: model airplane building M E 5 1 Z H M ..16.. JACK 0'SHAUGHNESSY Known as: Jael: Course 1 College prepara- tion Pastimez twirling a baton P ESTHE . SANDERS Known as: Etter Course: Commercial Pastime: singing IIAY M. SMITII Knzwn as: Tiny Course: General Pastime: keeping goats G. KENTON STONE Known as: Kenny Course: College prepa ra- tion Pastimc: radio construc- tion CHARLES TURNER Knnwn as: Charles Course: General Pastime: shopwork BETTY WEILER Known as: Betty Course: College prepara tion Pastime: Pennville JANE PENROD Known as: Janie Course: General Pastimc: swing music GECRGE SCOTT Known as: Scotty Course: General Pastime: horse-back riding 'WAYNE SMITHSON Known as: Smitty Course: General faztimez my car VIVIAN STONER Known as: Paul Course: Commercial Pastime: bicycling RAYMC ND E. VALENTINE Known as: Ray Course: General Pastime: outdoor spo MARY CHRISTIN E VVHIPPLE Known as: Mary Course: General Pastime: reading rtS JOHN HOWARD REBER Known as: Reber Course: General I Pastime: making radios GLEN SHERBOURNE Sorry you didn't stay with us! MARY RUTH SPADE Known as: Pete Cours:-: College prepara- tion Factlmzz Typhoon RUTH SWARTZ Known as: Swartz Course: College prepzira tion Pastime: canning factori FLORENCE VANCE Known as: Peg Course: Commercial Pastime: hiking FRANK WHITACRE Known as: Frankie Course: Commercial Pastimet driving ..17- SS MARY JANE RENNER JAMES ROBERT REEVES Known as: Mary Known as: Bob Course: Commercial Course: General Fastimez traveling Pastlmez photography DYKIE SHOUP DORTHA GENE SMITH Known as: Rocky or Limestone Kid Known as: Dingles Cour:e: General Course: College prepara- Pasiimez Harriet tion Pastime: winter sports RALPH W. STARR Known as: Ralph Course: Agriculture Faptlmez loanng DOUGLAS TAGUE Known as: Sonney Course: Agriculture Pasiimez getting A pass slips ARLOEIN ROSE WALL Known as: Sunny Course: College prepara- tion Pastime: Madison ROBERT WILLIAMS Known as: Buck Course: College prepara- tion Fastime: stamp collecting MARTHA STE?HENSON Known as: Martha Course: College prepara- tion l'a:1im2: debate EVELYN TEETERS Known as: Evelyn Course: General Paslimez group singing JOHN E. WATKINS Known as: Jake Course: General Iastime: shoe shining JOSEPH H. WOOLSLAGER Known as: Joe Course I General Pastime: photography UNIGRS Three years ago the class of ,40 began its career in P. H. S. Years '37 and '38 Were the usual prosaic affairs, but year '39-ah, there We began to come into our own! Class officers Were: Harry Banker, Pres- 1'ffU7ZZiQ Peter Metz, Vice P1'0.9z7de1zzfg Marjorie Silvers, Scwcftz1'y-Tvfcczszzrcz'g and Miss Cur- rent, Sjvmzsor. Gur outstanding leadership was shown in places of authority in Girl Reserve, Hi-Y, and Vo-Ag Clubs. Seventeen, our class play, typified our dramatic abilities, and the unusual reception given the Seniors in May gave proof of our originality and talent. Music, athletics, debate-not a single field of endeavor can one find Without a Junior in it! Such Wholehearted participation in out- side activities did not detract from our schol- arship, however, for Beverly Bibler, Con- stance Croyle, Clarence Glassford, Frances Green, June Kile, Robert Pyle and Marjorie Silvers did Work of high merit. Weive enjoyed our Junior year very much, but now Tomorrow to fresh Woods, and pastures new. On to 1940! ..13.. Row Row Row Row Ina Jean Holloway, Madalyn Elder, Eva Champ, Martha Glassford, Mona Carroll, Constance Croyle, Julia Farris, Betty Degler, Mary Helen Harter, Naomi Kunkle, Lois Bentz. Frances Green, Mary Lois Humphries, June Kile, Pat Burgess, Margie Lee Buckmaster, Beverly Bibler, Vir- ginia Lesch, Grace Grimes, Betty Alexander, Wanetta I-Ieniser, Mary Ellen Councilman. Melville Bryan, Harry Banker, Byron Ayers, George Gast, James Brockway, Wayne Imel, Ervin Jones, Cecil Fuller, VVarren Lake, Fred Ewry. Herbert Ewry, John Hardy, Robert Hisey, Gerald Cott- man, Robert Ketring, James Haynes, Bill Hirons, Clar- ence Glassford, Glen Hummer, Harold Clear. Row Row How Row Row Ruth McFadden, Jean Williams, Dora Mark, Marjorie Silvers, Marianne Stephen, Helen Parkinson, Ruth My- ron, Ruby McKinley, Madonna Theurer, Nevada Mc- Kinley, Marjorie Oehler. Betty Nelson, Alice Wilkinson, Sarah Ellen Thomas, Avice Wilkinson, LaDonna Sellers, Margaret Weller, Betty Study, Betty Meyers, Iva Lou Pensinger, Marjorie Stevenson, Duetta Strauss. Virgil Millett, Robert Zimmerman, Joe Whitacre, Ward Peden, Virgil Disher, Joan Zackmire, Katherine Ronald, John Porter, Max Warnock. George Payne, ,Robert Max- well. 3 Raymond Wolford, Tom Stephenson,,.Bob Smith, James Quinn, Bill Mayo, Charles Renbargef, Peter Metz, Rob- ert Pyle, Robert Rowland, Roy Miller. Henry Wyrick, Herbert Patterson, Donald Sullivan, Ralph Whitacre, James Meehan, Elwood Shefler, Dale Sche- menaur. .-.1Q.. v 1 SUPIIUMIIRES 4, -We, the class of '41, have one hundred and thirty students in our membership. In addition to this great quantity, We also have outstanding quality. From our ranks have gone many members to the various high school clubs and activities. Fifteen students have made praiseworthy records in scholarship. They are Ewald Bash, Phyllis Elzey, Robert Fox, Carol Juillerat, Bonnie Lake, Sarah Marchant, Juanita Mays, Mary Ann Mills, Mary Lou O,Shaugnessy, Reba Pyle, Mary Ellen Ronald, Velma Steed, Clara Steiner, Hubert Stewart and De Ida Wall. We have just begun to find our place in P.-H. S. Watch us during the next two years! 7 ' di..20.. Row Row Row Row Row low Row Row Row Norma Harmon, Betty Fenton, Glenna Black, Rosemary Braun, June Brown, Martha Banta, Phyllis Elzey, Betty Beeler. Esther Fogle, Kathleen Greaf, Patricia Brewster, Jean Chaney, Rosemary Bubp, June Clear, Anna Godfrey, Jean Arn, Mary Catherine Bosworth. Paul Gagle, Cleotus Bond, Paul Max Green, Anna Mary Bosworth, Mildred Garner, Roxanna Dunmoyer, Rose- mary Cline, Charles Dunmoyer, Ewald Bash, Gerald Carnahan. Kenneth Bosworth, Robert Dawson, James Caster, Keith Frasher, Russel Eppelheimer, Max Dehoff, Wilfred God- frey, Junior Boyd. India Nelson, Sarah Lykins, Vivian Nichols, Mildred Kessler, Virginia McClung, Mary Ellen Ronald, Jean Hardy, Roda Belle Rosa, Mary Ingle, Mary Lou O'Shaughnessy, Ma1'y Ann Mills. Betty Heniscey, Sarah Marchant, Cora June McKinley, Nilah May, Ruby Jellison, Lois Penrod, Evelyn McCrory, Martha O'Brien, Dorothy Lemaux, Dorothy Reichard, Juanita Mays. Betty Patterson, Jean Morgan, Erma Ludy, Richard Norton, Earl Norris, Jim McKinley, Harold Priest, Carol Juillerat, Martha Lefever, Reba Pyle. Duane Petro, Robert Metz, Francis Jenney, Clyde Money, Robert Norton, Duane Harker, James Loper, Dorwin Meyers, Walter Meehan, Cledith Hough Cde- ceasedl . David Loy, Junior Hiatt, Harry Peterson, Carlton Money. Row Betty Weaver, Ireta Weist, Deloris Strauss, Betty Val- entine, Betty Wyrick, Mary Swain, Lucile Simons, Mary Louise Teeters, Irene Thompson, Velma Steed. Row Harriet Wilkinson, Mary Jo Ulmer, Anna Stultz, Clara Steiner, Ona Study, Maxine Sanders, Virginia William- son, Edith Smith, Joan Stultz, Beulah Smith. Row Robert Wheeler, Charles Slack, Robert Schmidt, Ken- neth Sanders, Hubert Stewart, Robert Sipe, Olis Traxler, Delda Wall, Bettina Turner, Alma Wood, Row Everett Shreeve, Cree Uhrick, Ernest Valentine, Earl Stoker, John Stroube, Wilber Smith, Glen Waite, Max Snyder, Gerald Weist, George Starr, Donald Schoenlein, Robert Trotter. --21.- Calib Davis, Jesse Ashcraft, Fred Brewster, LaDoyt FRES Row Row Row Row 1 2 3 4 E Row 1 Imogene Caster, Norma Bisel, Gladys Bailey, Pat Beard, Margaret Alberson, Alice Fox, June Councilman, Bessie Bentz, Florence Fudge, Joan Chaney. Row 2 Fred Cooper, Betty Glassford, Pauline Grow, Juanita Freed, Eileen Brigner, Florence Filer, Mary Lou Brews- ter, Fred Black, Junior Arnett, John Badders. Row 3 Junior Bond, Robert Aker, Calvin Flory, Clyde Gibson, Richard Ashton, Lee Atha, John Foltz, Myron Biscl, Lawrence Frakes. Row 4 Robert Carroll, Al Carroll, Junior Barger, Bob Fox, Farber, Vaughn Bailey, Wendell Butcher. Elnora Reed, Catherine Heniscey, Rosemary Minch, Helen Pauling, Betty MacFarland, Wilma Gillett, Joanna Middaugh, Helen Porter, Ruth Henisa, Rosemary Orr. Betty Powell, Marie Pro, Jean Orr. Bonnie Lake, Nancy Page, Martha Ramsy, Dollie Loper, Wilma Hathaway, Betty Peden. Charles Parkison, William Lacey, Kenneth McKibben, Norman I-Iilgeman, Emanuel Masters, Wesley Hartzell, Bob Hunt, Glen Middaugh, Robert McFadden, Bob Holmes. Richard McLaughlin, Jay Mark, Robert Reynard, Ray- mond Runyon, Willard Miller, James Mayo, Frederick Hughes, Ray McLaughlin, Ferd Markley, Paul McCrory. Row Maxine Schroll, Mary Ann Schindler, Ruby Shauver, Beth Ann Whipple, Mary Evelyn Upp, Vivian Sherman, Betty Sheffer, Ruth Sanders, Wanda Hicks, Alberta Somers. Row Alice Weller, Jean Sommerville, Elsie Mae Shirk, Vir- ginia Walter, Helen Wilson, Bette Young, Ardelle Witt, Betty Wherry, Joyce Ann Woods, Mary Margaret Woods. Row Paul Shreeve, Hugh Theurer, Edward Green, Jimmy Spahr, Elmer Walter, Warren Groman, Paul Spitzer, James Wilkinson, James Oren, Gerald Stoner. Row Thomas Hutson, Duane Parmenter, John Thomas, John Smith, Robert Taylor, William Smith, Earl Grimes, Joseph Wallischeck, Leslie Watkins, LaVaughn Stout. -22- The exhilarated feeling that we experienced when graduating from Junior Hi was soon exploded by the realization was soon exploded by the realization that here in P. H. S. we were only Freshmen. However, we soon began to adjust ourselves to our new surroundings and to take our usual interest in affairs about us. Musical organizations attracted us, and athletics beckoned alluringly. Recognizing the importance of getting a good start in our high school life, we've tried to 'fhit the books hard at first. Nine of us had at least three grades over 90 the first semester. They are Frederick Black, Edward Green, Rose- mary Minch, Jean Orr, Bill Smith, Jean Sommerville, La Vaughn Stout, Alice Weller, and Helen Wilson. We feel that we are just beginning to get into our stride. Next year will see us really taking our place in P. H. S. -23- Ill-TER FRES Because We are the newest class in P. H. S., We have hardly had a chance yet to show what We can do. We feel confident, though, that there are those in our membership Who will one day be among the leaders of the school. Time ripens all things. No man is born Wisef' Row 1 Rudy Myers, Bobby Cottman, Earl Trout, Loren Smith, Duane Smith, Helen Flaud- ing, Betty Clear, Maxine Franks, Leon Gagle, Jay Miller, Herschel Gibson, Merideth Sanders, Fred Zeiler, Leslie Rigby. Row2 Lewis Grimm, Leon Snyder, Keith Waite, Judith Ann Mumaugh, Martha Castle, Ruth Landers, Betty Smith, Donna Erlet, Jean Schell, Yvonne Cheney, Max Freed, Charles Frakes, Everett Evans, Harley Wolford. Row 3 Corbet Ashley, Ralph Freed, Seeber Gross, Allen Walmer, Howard Gillum, Anna Ruth Brady, Pat Badders, Joan Grafmiller, Esther Loy, Shirley Petschke, Gertrude Ranck, Betty Garringer, Helen Mills, Bob Mangas, Wendell Klopfenstein, Cecil Steen, Dick Thomas, Armond Jellison, Donald Jellison. -24.. Acti 'ities Back of the priceless friendships, and higher ideals we have won, We discover our organizations and cherish the good they have done I N IRL RESERVES Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Row 5 Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Miriam Gaunt, 1PresidentJ. Dortha Gene Smith, fTreasurcr7, lvlarjorie Silvers, fVif.:e Prcsidentb, Constance Croyle, QSecretaryJ. Mary Ruth Spade, fPrograrnh, Miss Allison, 1Assistant Sponsord, Miss Tharp, QChief Sponsorl, Mrs. Reith, CAssistant Sponsorb. Betty Alexander, iMusicH, Madalyn Elder, CPublicityJ, Jane Ann Glasgow, 4Ways and Meansl, Mary Lois Humphries, qSocialJ, Martha Stephenson, qSocial Servicel. Beverly Bibler, Martha Brown, Mildred Breirnyer, Phylis Elzey, Margaret Weller. Fred Ewry, Bud Martin, Bill Hirons, Harry Banker, QVice Presidentj, Bob Wil- liams, fPresident.5 Mr. Cady, iSponsor1, Peter Metz, CSecretaryJ, Bill Mayo, iSergeant at Armsh Ray Smith, QTreasurerJ, Jack O'Shaughnessy. Don Schoenlein, Bob Ketring, Tom Stephenson, Max McKinley, Wayne Srnithson, Charles Reed. John Howard Reber, Kenton Stone, George Payne, Bob Reeves. David Loy, Paul Max Green, Fred Hanlin, Max Warnock, Stanley Klopfenstein, Bob Trotter, Wilbur Smith, John Porter. Bob Maxwell, Glen Hummer, Virgil Millett, Jim McKinley, Bob Hisey, John Hardy, Charles Renbarger, Byron Ayres, Bob Dawson. III Ill -25- Under the capable guidance of Miss Tharp as sponsor and Miss Allison and Mrs. Reith as assistant sponsors, the Girl Reserves enjoyed a successful year. Although fewer actual meetings than usual were held, the organization experienced the satisfaction of accomplishing several important projects: in October, in partnership with the Hi-Y's. a Halloween party, in December, the Big Sister partyg in February, a Val- entine party, in March, a penny supper, and in April, the Mother and Daughter Banquet. A number of girls attended the spring Girl Reserve-Hi-Y Confer- ence at Richmond. Mrs. C. V. Bibler and Mrs. Beatrice Silvers were Mother Advisers, and Mrs. Robert L. Stevenson rep- resented the B. P. W. Mrs. Stevenson was a loyal and enthusiastic supporter of the Girl Reserves, and her death in January was a shock and a great loss to the organization. Among the activities of P. H. S., Hi-Y has always occupied an important place. With Mr. Cady as sponsor this year, new customs as well as old traditions marked the progress of the year's program. A new system of selecting members and officers was put into effect. Speakers from the community outside of school were the feature of several meetings. During the Christmas season, baskets of food were given several families. A sportsmanship basketball game was played with the Vo-Ag Club, and a social meeting was held each semester. Officers for the year were: P1'e.v1'dc1zf, Bob Wil- liamsg Vice-Prc.vz'dc1zf, Harry Banker, SCCl'ClLU1'j', Peter Metz, T1'cczs1f1'c1', Ray Smith, and SCVUCKLIZIf-Clf-Clfl'l7'lS, Bill Mayo. ...27... The national proposition for the 1938-39 debate season was Resolved: That the United States should establish an alliance with Great Britain. Members of the teams were: Affirmative-lVliL dred Breimyer and Tom Stephenson, Negative-Mar- tha Stephenson and Robert Williams. Others work- ing with the group were Bessie Brown, Carita Lacey. and Ewald Bash. Several members of the squad and their coach, Mr. Dale Smith, attended the annual debate confer- ence at Purdue, where they heard a debate between Purdue and Ohio State and a discussion by the Uni- versity of Chicago's Round Table. The Portland teams participated in an invitational tournament at Anderson, and later the Portland neg- ative team defeated Fort Recovery's affirmative team in a debate held here. Because of Mr. Smith's resignation all debates for the second semester were cancelledg however, the members of the teams feel that they have profited greatly from the study of the question. The most outstanding achievement of the Voca- tional Agriculture Club during the year was the mak- ing of a noon recreation room, equipped with tables and games. They also furnished a ball and bat for noon recreational use. With the cooperation of others they were able to set out plantings at the fairground, sow grass on the football field, and plant on the high school lawn an evergreen tree presented by the W. C. T. U. The Vo-Ag department has enlarged its services to the community by cooperating with the State and Federal Boards of Education in offering a night school for adults and a part-time school for out-of-school boys. Important annual events were the Get-Acquainted Picnic for rural freshman boys, the Father and Son Banquet, the Vo-Ag-Hi-Y Sportsmanship basketball game, the Corn Husking Contest and the trip to the International Livestock Show at Chicago. 128- Mr. Smith, LSponsorN, Martha Stephenson, Bob Williams, Carita Lacey, Bessie Brown, Ewald Bash, Tom Stephensonf Row l Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Wilbur Foltz, Bob Rowland, Peter Metz, fSecretary-Treasurerl, Wayne Imel, Jim Caster, Colwell Coldren, iPresiclentJ, Ralph Starr, fVice Presidentj, Bill Stoker, Earl Norris, Ray Smith, Mr. Macklin, fSponsor.b Calvin Flory, Kenneth Bosworth, Clyde Foltz, Clarence Glassford, Max Warnock, Charles Turner, Dorwin Myers, Marvin Harshman, Paul Shreeve, Junior Hiatt, Ernest Valentine, Herbert Patterson. George Caster, John Stroube, Elmer Walter, George Starr, William Lacey, Jimmy Spahr. Willard Miller, Harry Peterson, George Scott, Robert Pyle, Fredrick Hughes, Everett Shreeve. Morris Ashcraft, Leonard Boyd. James Meehan, Douglas Tague, Joe Woolslager, Hugh Theurer, Gerald Stoner, Joe Wallischeck, John Rowles, Walter Meehan, Dale Schemenaur. H -291 IIRCIIESTR Row l Row 2 Row 3 Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Helen Coombs, Bob McFadden, Ewald Bash, Bettina Turner. Ruth Burk, David Loy, Evelyn McCrory, George Payne, Ruth McFadden, Bob Williams, Betty June SheHer, Harry Banker, Carita Lacey. Mona Carroll. Mrs. Sherry, fDi1'ectorJ, Betty Alexander, Donald Aper, Jean Williams, Stanley Klopfenstein, Wilber Smith, John Howard Reber. Wilber Smith, Harry Banker, Bill Mayo, Don Schoenlein, George Payne. Ruth McFadden, Betty June Sheffer, John Howard Reber, Pat Burgess, Tunis Bond, Morris Ashcraft, Evelyn McCrory, Max Warnock, Bud Martin. Bessie Brown, Jean Williams, Margie Buckmaster, Jane Arm Glasgow, Mary Ann Mills, Mary Louise Teeters, Jack O'Shaughnessy, Donald Aper, Stanley Klopfenstein, Max McKinley, Jim McKinley, Paul Max Green, Mrs. Sherry, iDirectorb, Martha Lefever, Ray Smith. 1:-QQ.. Under the direction of Mrs. Sherry, the orchestra has continued to make visible progress this year. New members, David Loy, Robert McFadden, Paul Gagle, Mona Carroll, and Betty Sheffer, made up the loss by graduation. Appearances this year were numerous, they in- cluded the Armistice Day program, the city wide Christmas program, class plays, the Girl Reserve Musical, the Music Festival at Ball State, and of most importance, the annual Concert in May. During this eventful year, the band also under the direction of Mrs. Sherry was an outstanding part of many school activities. Playing at all pep ses- sions and home games, the marching musicians were always a thrill to watch and hear. A new and dis- tinctive feature was the addition of the four girl drum majors. Community appearances included the Armis- tices Day parade. -31- The Girls Chorus Class has become one of the most necessary and useful organizations in school. At Christmas they presented a musical program and observed their custom of caroling in the halls. Other engagements included Young Peoplels Day of the Presbyterian Church, the Girl Reserve Musical, the Music Festival at Ball State and the Baccalaureate Services at the Methodist Church. A party was held each semester. Masque and Wig, in the second year of its ex- istence, had a membership of twenty. Officers were: John Howard Reber, P1'cs1'd011t,' Bettie Brown, Vica- Pl'CSI.01C'l1f,' and Jane Ann Glasgow, SPCl'C'f01':V-7ll'CIJS1lI'- cr. Among interesting programs enjoyed at the meet- ings were several reports on the lives of great stage personalities. The club, cooperating with the library science class, presented a play before the student body to show the correct use of the library. Although not all aims were achieved, the mem- bers feel that the season was worthwhile. ...32... Row 1 Row 2 Row 3 Row 4 Miriam Gaunt, Mary Lois Humphries, Dortha Gene Smith, Mary Catherine Armantrout, Mary Catherine Bosworth, Gene Arn, Mildred Miller, Juanita Mays. Mrs. Sherry, CDirectorJ, Beverly Bibler, Janie McKinley, Sarah Marchant, Mil- dred Nixon, June Callahan, Jane Penrod, Rosemary Minch, Alice Weller. Dollie Loper, Margaret Weller, Jane Ann Glasgow, Margaret Alherson, Nelda Jean Summerville, Mary Jo Ulmer, Mary Lou Brewster. Agnes Miller, Joan Zackmire, Bettie Brown, Nyra McKee. Row 1 Row 2 How 3 Martha Bisel, Madalyn Elder, Bob Maxwell, Virginia Elder, Jack O'Shaughnessy, Mary Lois Humphries, Dortha Gene Smith, Jane Ann Glasgow, LSecretary- Treasurerb, Miriam Gaunt. Bettie Brown, fVice Presidentd, Agnes Miller, John Howard Reber, fPresidentJ, Donald Aper, Katherine Ronald, Colwell Coldi-en, Charles Mays, Tom Stephenson, Martha Stephenson, Martha Brown. MASQUE and l 1 x i l UNIO PLAY Rowl Marjorie Oehler, Mary Ellen Councilman, Betty Alexander, Tom Stephenson. Row 2 John Porter, Katherine Ronald, Margaret Weller, Mary Helen Harter, Bob Maxwell, Peter Metz. Row 3 Bob Smith, John Hardy, Jim Mayo, Robert Rowland. Row 1 Jack O'Shaugnessy, Martha Bisel, Jane Ann Glasgow, Stanley Klopfenstein. Row 2 John Howard Reber, Arloein Wall, Carita Lacy, Charles Mays. Row 3 Nyra McKee, Martha Stephenson, Ray Smith, Agnes Miller, Beth Brown. IOIllPLAY --- 34 -. Under the capable direction of Miss Current the Junior Class presented the well-known comedy, Sev- enteen, by Booth Tarkington. lt all happened because Willie Baxter had to have a dress suit to call on Lola Pratt, the baby talk girlf' His mother, understanding the pecularities of his age, attempted to persuade Mr. Baxter, who didn't under- stand at all, to take care of the situation. Willie's kid sister, Jane, was another fly in his far-from-perfect ointment. The characters were: Willie Baxter, Tom Steph- enson, Lola Pratt, Betty Alexander, Mrs. Baxter, Katherine Ronald, Mr. Baxter, Robert Smith, Jane, Marjorie Oehler, May Parcher, Margaret Weller, Mr. Parcher, Peter Metz, Ethel Boke, Mary Ellen Council- man, Joe Bullitt, John Porter, Johnnie Watson, John Hardy, George Cooper, Bob Rowland, Mary Brooks, Mary Helen Harter, Wallie Banks, Bob Maxwell, and Genesis, Bill Mayo. Returning to the most popular type of play of a few years ago, the Senior Class presented On the Bridge at Midnight, a melodrama typical of the 6'Gay N inetiesl' period. Queenie DeLorme, the heroine, was persecuted through three fast moving acts by that most sinister villain, Mervyn Parsons. The plot had all the es- sentials of a melodrama, including the villain who seeks to steal the valuable papers away from the heroine and who at last is foiled in his attempts by the ever-present hero. The characters were as follows: Minerva, Mar- tha Stephenson, Halstead, Jack O'Shaughnessy, Mer- vyn, John Howard Reber, Queenie, Jane Ann Glas- gow, Dora, Agnes Miller, Gypsy, Arloein Wall, Mrs. Wainright, Carita Lacey, Cora, Nyra McKee, Eunice, Beth Brown, Maybelle, Martha Bisel, Horatio, Stan- ley Klopfenstein, Jack, Charles Mays, and Joe, Ray Smith. Mr. Cady, Senior Class Sponsor, coached the play. - 35 -- TH TYPH00 The Typhoon Staff have endeavored to produce a book original in thought and pleasing in content. The developing of our idea from a mere vague nebu lous mass into an object with material form and shape has been an mteresting and profitable experience. We wish to express our sincere appreciation to our Sponsor, Mrs. Stevenson. Staff members are: Editor-in-Chief-Mary Ruth Spade Business Manager-Bob Reeves Sales Manager-John Howard Reber Photography Editor-Stanley Klopfen- stein Senior Editor--Jane Ann Glasgow Faculty and Underclassmen Editor- Carrol Gene Armstrong Activities and Alumni Editor- Dortha Gene Smith Calendar and Jokes Editor- Martha Brown Sports Editor-Bud Martin Typist-Helen Miller thletics Back of the fight and the struggle, the tastes of failure and fame, We treasure our greatest knowledge-we have learned how to play the game FUIITBALL Snaps of Garrett game Portland ...... 6 Portland ..,... O Portland ..,... 6 Portland ...... 0 Portland .... 32 Portland ...... 0 SCHEDULE Garrett .,,.. Huntington .... Decatur ....... Bluffton ....,. Knightstown .....,.........,.....,.......... Central Catholic 1381 CFt. Wayrreb 13 20 18 38 0 0 Row 1 Brockway KStudent Managerj, Shoup, Loper, Martin, Lake, Bubp, Hilgeman lStudent Managerj. Row 2 Graham, Norton, Valentine. Money, Garrison, Smith, Norris. Row3 Schmidt, Groman, Hanlin, McKibben, Grimes, Masters, J. Caster, J. McKinley, Schoenlein, Hirons, G. Caster, Quinn, Ritenour, Waite, Loy, Fox, Weist, Parkison, J. Mayo. f iHisey, 1VI. McKinley, and B. Mayo not in picture.5 Although the team was light and inexperienced, the boys played veteran teams. This year Was the third build-up year and should prove the turning point in the future of our football team. After a bad start the team showed Vast improvement in defeating Knightstovvn and tying Central Catholic, two of our strongest opponents. -39- FIIIITIEIALL The lettermen graduating this year were Shoup, Bubp, Garrison, McKinley, Graham, Smith, Valentine, and Martin. Although they will be missed, Coaches Farris and Macklin have seven returning lettermen with which to form a nucleus for the team of '39. Two new strong teams, Richmond and Coldwater, Ohio, will appear on the Panther's schedule next year. GRAHAM SNUTH VALENUNE. MAYO K' 6 SHOUP 5 Lf r xt' Xe k 4- ati LAKE , MouE.Y ASKETB LL Portland 20-Gray 8. The Red Birds' were Portland's first opponents, The Panthers did not show extreme power but at times showed possibilities of developing into one of the best teams Portland has ever had. Portland 23-Decatur 37. Decatur came to town with a big, veteran team. On top of this, they were hot and the Panthers fell by the wayside. Portland 29-Bluffton 34. Playing at Bluffton against an all-veteran team which had gone to the regional the previous year, the inexperienced Panthers staged a last quarter rally but were stopped by the gun. Portland 18-Ft. Recovery 19 Covertimei. As usual, the game was a wow-both teams giving everything they had. Portland slipped a couple times which proved costly. Portland 47--Berne 28. Someone had to pay for the previous defeats and Berne was handed its first defeat of the season. The Panthers played perfect ball and were slightly warm. Hirons made 17 points. Portland 46-Union City 23, Portland completely outclassed the Wildcats in every stage of the game. Portland 30-C. C, Ft. Wayne 47. The night following the Union City game Port- land went to Ft. Wayne only to be defeated by the strong C. C. quintet which later won the state Catholic Championship. At the half the Panthers were ahead two points but they could not keep up the pace the second half and fell behind, Portland 29-Burris 48. Burris, conqueror of Muncie Central, Newcastle, Richmond, and many other state known teams, lived up to expectations of being one of the best teams in the state when their well-balanced five rolled over the Farrismen. Portland 14-Pennville 23. The Panthers had underestimated the Bulldogs' pos- sibilities and came out of the fray with the short end. Portland 20-Ft. Recovery 32. Taking advantage of their home Hoor, the Indians took the Panthers into camp for a second time. This is the first time Ft. Recovery has ever beaten Portland twfice in one season. Big Four CDunkirkJ Portland 23-Albany 25. Playing against a mediocre team the Panthers continued in their slump and made a terrible showing. Portland 27-Huntington 31. Portland, playing against a green Huntington Catholic five which were playing 'exceptionally good ball at this time, still should have come out with the long end easily. Portland 21-Decatur Catholic 27. The team played without the aid of Coach Farris, Junior Hi Coach Brubaker handling the team. The fast offense thrown up by the opponents proved the deciding points. COUNTY TOURNEY Portland 17-Poling 14. Sure of winning, the Panthers almost threw the ball game away. It went into an overtime. In the overtime Poling sent a player under, wide open, only to miss. Portland brought the ball down the floor and J. McKinley stopped the game with a close-in shot. Portland 36-Bryant 19. The Owls threw up zone defense the same as the Yellow Jackets but the Panthers easily pierced this and won in a walk. Portland 16-Redkey 19. The Panthers played a great game against big Redkey. Although smaller in every way, they took more than their share of re- bounds but could not come through when the points counted, J. McKinley made the All-County Team. Portland 29-Winchester 21. The game was marred by many fouls. Portland hit with regularity and were always slightly ahead. Portland 14-Madison 26. In what was expected to be a bitterly fought battle, the Panthers played their worst game and Madison went home the victor. Portland 27-Union City 29. Portland traveled to U. C. expecting a breather. U. showed vast improvement and the startled Panthers started to work too ate. Portland 32-Dunkirk 21. The Panthers, having little trouble, added another de- feat to the long line of defeats of the Speedcats and revenged part of last year's defeats. Portland 32-Ridgeville 24. At Ridgeville, Portland as the underdogs entered the contest with last year's sectional champs, The Panthers were behind at half but the second half Portland's hard driving offense, led by Hartzell and Hirons, completely wrecked the Ridgeville team. Portland 27-Winchester 20. This game was our final home contest. Portland again turned back a fighting but hopelessly outclassed Yellow Jacket crew. -41-. AS BALI, SECTIONAL TOURNEY-HARTFORD CITY Portland 29-Gray 23. Again Portland got a good draw. The team went into the game with too much confidence and barely mannged to squeeze past. the hard fighting Red Bird five which they had beat previously by 12 points. Portland 30-Dunkirk 22. After disposing of Jefferson, Dunkirk found the Panthers' claws too sharp and proved no competition to a Portland team which was playing better ball in each succeeding game. Portland 41-Ridgeville 28. Handling the ball beautifully and executing perfectly timed plays, the Panthers reached their zenith of tournament play. They started to work at the opening whistle and were never in trouble. Portland 31-Redkey 35. Portland, after traveling a long, hard route to the finals, was defeated by a fresher Redkey team from the foul line in the last minute. M. McKinley played a bang-up game. One outstanding fact throughout the tournament was the remarkable way Coach Farris, undergraduates came through. With help from the live seniors-Gra- ham, M. McKinley, Mays, Hartzell and Martin-the undergraduates, Bryan, Hirons, J. McKinley, Haines, and Norris, upheld their end of the responsbility in fine style. Hartzell and Martin made the All-Sectional First Team. Graham also played heads-up ball and was responsible for much of the Panthers' power. With exceptionally good material returning plus the up-and-coming second team which lost only two games and won sixteen in their regular schedule, next year should see Portland boasting one of th-e best teams in this section, SECOND TEAM RECORD Portland .... 40 Gray .,..., . Portland .... 23 Decatur ,..,, Portland .... 18 Bluffton ......... Portland .... 17 Ft. Recovery ..,.. Portland ..., 29 Berne ..,.......,.,.,, Portland .... 24 Union City .......... Portland .... 18 C. C. Ft. Wayne Portland .... l9 Burris .............. ..... Portland .... 19 Pennville ..... .v Portland .... 23 Ft. Recovery ,.... Portland .... l8 Huntington .......... Portland .... 28 Decatur Catholic Portland .... 19 Winchester ......... Portland .... 25 Madison ......... Portland .... 28 Union City Portland .... 21 Dunkirk ......... Portland .... 23 Ridgeville .... Portland .... 25 Winchester ...... -.421 SECTIONAL FINALISTS Row 1: Bryan, Mays, Hart- zell, J. McKinley, Martin Row 2: Norris, Graham, M McKinley, Hirons, Haines LETTERMEN 1. J. McKinley 2. Hartzell 3. M. McKinley 4 '- . Hirons 0. Martin 6. Mays 7. Graham 8. Bryan 9. Haines SECOND TEAM Row 1: Lake, Ewry, Loy Schoenlein, DeHofT. Row 2: Money, Smith, Imel Ketring, Norton. SEBAL MYTHICAL STATE CHAMPS Row 1 J. Stroble, R. Martin, J. Holmes, W. Hartzell, C. Coldren R Starr Row 2 D. Shoup, R. Valentine, C. Money, L. McDaniel, O D Councxlman R Garrxson Portland .... Portland Portland Portland Portland .,.. Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland ..,. Portland Portland RECORD Wlnchester .,,..,,,.,,, Bryant ,,,,,.,,,,,,,,,,,,A, Union City .......,..,. Bryant ,......... Berne ....,..,,,.,,,,,,,,,, . Hartford City Bluffton ,.....,r...,,,,,,, Berne ......,.,r,, Bluilton ....,,., ,,,,,,. 1 0 Decatur ......,....,.,.,,,., '7 Winchester .........,., 1 Hartford City Decatur .,...,...,.,,..,,,,, 1 -.44.. Q49-UV? 2555 Saga QEUQW mf+OQ QJP- :ag-E2 .-+fD5fD Figaa 252113 aww-P: ammo. r-1-DFP 4-v-wfbo S253 51553 OITQO 229252 4 '83-gm gcrroqg ,.. :ring gms? ,fwro C-p-IFDQJ mr-55 . FF 02.5555 mnnid 5335- 1-+ QD crgflg Emiff 'cl-+?i .-fl'3 +-I EQ D-O5 33,14 L-'Swv cv mild wt-Dm EEEPEEPDPEPPP features Beyond the Class Day program and Commencement in cap and gown Wait achievement, adventure, romance, success, and wide renown. SN What's so funny, girls? Southe Marge and Bev rn Gal Smithson There goes the bell Reber's Heart Throb P. H. S. Parking Lot Buck Graham and Loafing Stooges Noon Miss Curr-ent Shoe-Shine Vo-Ag Winners .. 46 .- Boy Agnes Hi-Y Sponsor Smile please Hi-Y-GR Party Laughing Waters McKinley Bros. Hi-Y Sweaters Post Grads Corn- husking finals Make- UP Dept. S Future Farmers Junior and Senior Chaney's Soap Meal Box Ticket Orator Freshies Patsy Jane Beard Rochester Going Home Miller Slivers Gym and Pat ' Biology Burgess Pals A Juniors Over the back- stop Ayres again Mckinley, Child Prodigy lass History Aw Concerning its career in Portland High School, the class of '39 might well say with Caesar, We came, we saw, we conquered. We came-ignorant, frightened, and naive. We saw-a new world, a world of many halls with doors that opened into no-one-knew-where, a world of terrifying faculty members and dif- ficult assignments, omniscient upperclassmen, and multifarious activities. We were baffled, our spirits almost failed us, but- We conquered! We soon learned, by the trial and error method, what was behind each door. We learned too, that the faculty were not terrify- ing at all but friendly and helpful, trying to make the assignments not diiiicult but interesting, and that the upperclassmen, in spite of their pose, really knew very little more than we. As for the activities-Girl Reserve, Hi-Y, Masque and Wig, debate, music, athletics, class plays, and receptions -we became an integral part of them and enjoyed them all immensely. And now The play is done, the curtain drops, Slow falling to the prompter's bell, A moment yet the actor stops And looks around to say farewell, It is an irksome word and task, And when he's laughed and said his say He shows, as he removes the mask, A face that's anything but gay. -Martha Stephenson ards SCHOLARSHIP The highest ten per cent of the Senior Class in the order of their scholarship rating is as follows: Martha Stepenson, Helen Miller, Mary Ruth Spade, Carrol Gene Armstrong, Arloein Wall, Mildred Breimyer, Robert Garrison, John Howard Reber, and Vivian Stoner. VOCATIONAL AGRICULTURE A Dairy Judging Team composed of Peter Metz, Max Warnock, Robert Pyle, and Clarence Glassford took first honors in the state contest. The same boys, acting as an Egg Judging Team placed fourth in the state. Other contest winners were: local dairy judging, Peter Metz, local egg show, Robert Pyle, pest killing, George Scott, and corn shucking, Wal- ter Hartzell and James Caster. LATIN CONTEST The winners of the local Latin contest, division one, were LaVaughn Stout and Juanita Mays. LaVaughn also placed third in the county con- test. Mary Ellen Ronald and De Ida Wall represented us in division two at the district contest at Muncie on April 1. GIRL RESERVE CITIZENSHIP AWARD Dortha Gene Smith was chosen to receive the Girl Reserve trophy. This honor is given to the Senior girl most outstanding in personality, activities, character, and scholarship. ...48... Feature WANT T0 KNOW YOUR INITIAL NAME? Do you Want to know what your initial name is? Well, pick out your first name from the first column according to your first initial and your second name from the last column according to your second initial. Donit be depressed at the results, because it is all in fun. AGGRAVATING ANTEATER BIG BUSYBODY COCKEYED CRADLE ROCKER DISILLUSION ED DONKEY EAVESDROPPING EGG FICKLE FLIRT GOSSIPIN G GOOSE HALF-BAKED HILLBILLY IDIOTIC IMBECILE J EALOUS J AILBIRD KNOCK-KNEED KILL-JOY LOONY LAP DOG MOLDY MEGAPHONE NEUROTIC NUT OBNOXIOUS OX PESKY PRUNE QUERULOUS QUACK RATTLEBRAINED RAT SN IFFLING STOOL-PIGEON TATTOOED TOADSTOOL UNINVITED UPSTART VIKING VILLAIN WISECRACKING WEASEL YELLOW YOKEL ZEALOUS ZANY las S 0l3Ill For years this page has been confined To a poem of the seniors by the poets assigned. This year we decided a change would be fine So we've made the attempt and hope you don't Hence, we are turning the tables, you see, And giving the teachers the third degree. We hope that the seniors will not feel slighted Because in this poem they can not be cited. The teachers are much more important than we For without them--I'm asking you-where would Captain Webb, with the help of the crew, Is guiding our ship the whole year through. The first mate, and a jolly good feller Is our very good friend-Mr. Weller To most of us hels known as The Duke. Which we graduates can call him without rebuk A mathematical genius is very rare But We have one--it's Mr. Bair, 'I'here'd be many a sigh and many a tear If Mrs. Stevenson were not hereg To every senior she's a boon- She's the sponsor of the P. H. S. K'Typhoon.l' Mr. Hedges, though very new, Found plenty of work for us to do. Who is little and blonde and full of fun? It's the girl's new coach, Miss Allison. Speaking of coaches, old and new, Mr. Farris, we're backing you. To be a bookkeeper you have to be sharp You know the teacher-it's Miss Tharp. Much has been done in the vo-ag line, The night school too was very fineg Our new play-room we're proud to show, Our thanks to Mr. Macklin go. ...50- mind. we be? 9. SISS 0l3!Ill A new young man is Mr. Cady- A fine escort for any lady. Miss Current, historian of some renown, Knows her history the year around. Mr, A. D. Smith was a civics fan- He's in Washington now as a government man. Our very best wishes we'd like to bestow, On the former Miss Cahill-Mrs. Reith now, you know. Good cooks we should be, successes at last, When We've finished a course with Miss Arbogast. Proper speech we would use and grammar just right, If we've learned what we should in our class with Miss White. We now have a library that's coming fine Thanks to Miss Harvey who gives it her time, The Smith, a mighty man is he With a strong and sinewy hand, He teaches manual training To an absent-minded band. We punch the keys but not for tones, Our able instructor is Mrs. Jones. A teacher of art and an artist is she- That's why Miss Fulton is famous, you see. Some songs somber, some songs merry, And all are taught by Mrs. Sherry. It's been an enjoyment to work with each one Many tasks were quite hard-but still it was fun. W-e've named the ofiicers and the crew Of the good ship Portland High And to them from the seniors We bid a fond Good-bye. To the incoming seniors We leave a great sigh, Make the most of your year-don't let it slip by! -.51-. Calendar Sept. Sept. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Nov. Dec. Dec. Dec. Dec. 6-Look! Oh, its nothing, just the students coming back to dear old Portland High for another year of drudgery. It can't be said that they look any too happy about it either. Of course, the Freshmen are wide-eyed, wondering what's going to hap- pen next. 17-Football season opens again with a loss to Garret. How do you like Miriam, Pat and Jean, our new yell leaders? Pretty good, aren't they? 7-New Booster Club takes bus to Decatur. What's this we hear about the people in the back of the bus? What did you say, Jiggs? 12-Hi-Y initiation. Look out, new Hi-Y members, you .might have to clean some shoes. 13-Girl Reserve and Hi-Y have a Hallowe'en party. Everyone look pretty because they're taking pictures for the Typhoon. 15-Yea, Rah! For Walt Hartzell, our corn husking champ. 22-Two whole days vacation while teachers go to Institute. 25-Pep-session activities period. How cruel to make the Freshmen wear those terrible green hair ribbons. 5-Girl Reserve has very successful rummage sale. Are you learning things, Miss Tharp? 15-Library tea after school for faculty and librarians' mothers. Dramatic Club gives a short library play. What did you say about the Little Elsie books, Max? 17-Juniors show us they can act in Seventeen 18-Lose to Bluffton in basketball game. Oh! Oh! Miss Tharp, what were you doing sitting in the back of the bus on the way home? 20-Why Bob! What have we been hearing about you going with a Freshman girl? 24-HOORAY! ! ! Thanksgiving Vacation! ! ! 29--Girl Reserve has a very effective initiation for new members. 5-Bad news this time, Seniors-write a 250 word theme. 20-Girl Reserve entertains poor children after school and mothers at seven o'clock with Christmas parties. 22-Christmas carols sung in the halls. Christmas play and treat by the Seniors, then one whole week vacation. 31-Big Four Tourney played at Dunkirk, Portland defeated by Al- bany. Too bad team, better luck in the County. Calendar 1939 Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. Apr. Apr. May May May May May 2-Doesn't time ily? Vacation is over! 10-Now they get the low-down on the Seniors--I. Q. Test activities period. 11-What luck! The fourth period we have a speech. 20-County tourney-Portland defeated in finals by Redkey. Tough luck, boys, but it was a swell game. 21-Don't feel too bad. We know we hate to lose Mr. Smith, but we're getting a swell person to take his place. Mr. Hedges will be here Monday. 29-Another one of our teachers has taken the step into matrimony. Miss Cahill is now Mrs. Reith. Congratulations, Mr. Reith. 2-Seniors, would you like to go to Hiram University? Mr. Baker, former resident of Portland, here activities period to tell all about it. 10-One of our Post Graduates, Donald Aper, tells us what he knows about Abraham Lincoln. We hear our orchestra, too. 13-Girl Reserve gives a Valentine party. Look Out! The decora- tions are coming down. 16-Sportsmanship game between Vo-Ag and Hi-Y. Charles Reed and Douglas Tague are the lucky boys to get their name on the cup. 24-Father and Son Banquet. 6-HOORAY! We get an unexpected pleasure. Two days for Easter Vacation. 14-G. R. Mother and Daughter Banquet great success. 18-Class Day. Today's the day for all Seniors to look their best and they sure do Cwe hopej. 19-What a reception the Juniors did give us. We'd like to thank them all. 21-Baccalaureate night and here are all the Seniors in their pretty robes. Don't they look sweet! 24-Commencement-the beginning and the end. 26-School dismissed and now everyone is out for a good time until next year. That is, everyone but Seniors, they're out on their own. Good Luck to All. -53.. ll 3 S Senior Junior Twins Chorus OHicers Dummies Little Portland's Mr. Indian Gift James and to Hedges Friends the Ladies Twerps Mid-Year Rathbun Frosh 4 Gals Kenny George Stone and Dis- Back Ote loyal to Schoo .. 54 ... 1 Senior Baton Twirlers Green Baldy Beeler I Senior G. R. Cabinet Happy About the Whole Thing Charlie June Keith Business and Manager Jay Reeves N I lla Helen Sylva Esther Kenneth Clyde Ruth Jane Richard Homer Florence Paul Marjori Hattie Bernice Pauline Dale Donald Louise n lass ill Knowing we are to leave P. H. S. we, the undersigned Seniors, have agreed to leave this our last will and testament as reference material to all who doubt we have rightfully earned positions in any state insane asylum. r I, Herbert M. Martin, will my peach fuzz to our student manager, Bob Smith. I, Dean Coombs, will my slender figure to Mary Ellen Councilman. - I, Martha Stephenson, leave high school to continue my education at Heidel- burg and hope my debating experiences there will be as successful as those here. I, Morris Ashcraft, will my baby face and baby talk to Warren Lake. I, Robert Williams, leave my letters from A. Dale Smith to our class for ex- hibition purposes. I, George Nelson, leave high school as a graduate--something I never 'thought I'd do. I, Mildred McKinley, will my knowledge of football to Margaret Weller. I, Dorothy K. McClung, leave my courage to take second year shorthand to Madalyn Elder. I, Agnes Miller, leave my morning dusting of the library shelves to Gooch Masters. We, Jane Ann Glasgow and Carrol Gene Armstrong, will our jitterbug ways to Jim Haines and Earl Norris. I, Virginia Lee Elder, will my beautiful hair to De Ida Wall, and hope she doesnlt get as tired pinning it up every night as I did. I, Martha Bisel, leave P. H. S. and Jim Landfair to go to New Orleans. I, Walter Hartzell, will my car--flat tires and all-to Wesley, I, Bettie Beck, leave P. H. S. to go to Winchester and my Charles. . I, Miriam Gaunt, leave my nickname Laughing Water to Mary Lois Humphries. I, Mildred Breimyer, leave my ability to teach Mrs. Reith's classes to Mrs. Reith. I, Colwell Coldren, leave P. H. S. so I can go milk my cows. I, George Graham, leave my track team legs to Bobby Holmes. I, Betty Weiler, leave K'Macbeth to Shakespeare. I, Jack O'Shaughnessy, leave my twirlng baton to Mary Ann Mills. I, Marjorie May, will my culinary ability to Jim Brockway. We. Esther Sanders and Evelyn Teeters. leave the farm to the country, I, Florence Vance, will my bashfulness to Mary Catherine Bosworth. I, Robert Garrison, leave my football physique to Wayne Imel. I, Mary Catherine Armantrout, leave my interest in the school bus driver to Marjorie Stevenson. , I. Fred Bubp, will my athletic ability to Junior Bond. I, Ray Smith, will my drawl to whomever is lazy enough to use it. I, Elvera Fogle, leav-e my slenderness to my sister Esther. I, Homer Evans, Jr., leave the furniture store advertising to Robert Ketring. I, Ora Dale Councilman, leave P. H. S, at last. I, Letha Bosworth, leave my bangs to Kenny Farris for use as a toupee. I, Martha Brown, leave my horrible shorthand notes to Mrs. Jones. I, John Howard Reber, leave P. H. S. with complete knowledge that no one single person will ever again make, as much noise here. I, Nyra McKee, will my singing ability to Mr, Cady. Remember, Dick, I sing soprano, not a mixture of tenor and bass. We, Bettie and Bessie Brown, leave our identical features to the Norton twins. I, Jane Penrod, do bequeath on this day all my personality traits to Cecil Fuller. I, Glenroy Mendel, will my engagement ring to Bill Hirons. I, Jim Landfair, leave my girlish manner to Gene Arn. I, Joy Miller, leave P. H. S, to go to Jack Jones.. I, Mary Whipple, leave my twittering laugh to Bill Mayo. I, Charles Mays, leave Pat Beard with regret. I, George Scott, will my manly physique to Paul Fly Away Gagle. I, Marcia Caylor, will my oratorical ability to Miss Allison. I, Harry Vaughn Hicks, do will my brutal frankness to that antagonizing faculty. We, Ruth Burk and Carita Lacey, will our jobs selling candy to Mlargie Buck- master and Pat Burgess. I, Melvin Brown, leave my ability to evade the truant officer to Mary Alice Dove I, Charles Turner, leave my silent nature to Mary Helen Harter. I, Kenton Stone, will my gangster features to Sonny Loy. We, John Watkins and Joseph Woolslager, leave our knowledge gained in P. H. S. to the wastebasket. O I Marvin Harshman, will my ability to concentrate on my lessons to Marjorie eh er. I, Frank Whitacre, leave my sheepish grin to the sheep where it belongs. -55- lass ill I, June Callahan, will my beautiful hand writing to Paul Max Green. I, Ruth Swartz, do bequeath on this day the secret admiration I hold for Cornelius Gable to Mary Ellen Ronald. I, Mary Ruth Spade, will my locker to Bev, who is in it most of the time anyway. I, Dykie Shoup, leave my ability for the title role in Rip Van Wink1e to Jim McKinley. I, Max McKinley, leave a couple extra inches to the next basket ball team. I, Vivian Stoner, leave my seat in the school bus to anyone who can bear to sit in it. We, Rose Loyd and Norma Dunmoyer, leave the boys for a change. I, Eileen Isenhart, leave my interest in Bert at Winchester to the past. I, Wayne Smithson, leave Baldy and Renbarger behind to keep up the mis- chief around here. I, Ora Lee Brady, will my scholastic ability to Keith Waite. I, Clyde Foltz, leave my book learning to the books, I, Mary Jane Renner, will my luxuriant curls to Jim Loper. I, Helen Miller, leave my brother Bob to Frances Green. I, Dortha Smith, will my nickname Limestone to whoever will have ity 1 I won't. I, Arloein Wall, leave my interest at Madison Cand the boys thereinb to the Wilkinson twins. I, Douglas Tague, will my good sportsmanship traits to Bob Gaunt. We, Lucille Haviland and Juanita Morgan, leave every high school student an example of lasting friendship. I, Max Myers, leave my everlasting hooky playing to Mary Ingle. I, Susan Kunce, do bequeath on this day the great admiration I have for our class president, Max McKinley, to Katherine Ronald. I, Bob Reeves, will my blonde curls to Ruth E. Sanders. I, Harold Hough, will my rocky muscles to Duane Petro. I, Stanley Klopfenstein, leave Joan Chaney to whomever can silence her. We, Ralph Starr and Ray Valentine, will our ability to bowl to George and Jim Caster. IirFred Hanlin, leave my hair oil and foot powder to Marjorie Silvers. e t 7 he Seniors, We, the Seniors, We, the We the Seniors, We, the uating class leave Mr. Weller with 86 fewer students to write pass slips for. leave Mr. Webb our plans for the next five years of our future. S-eniors, leave Mr. Farris with fewer ball players and strong rooters. Cespecially the boysj leave Miss Allison because we have to. Seniors, leave Mrs. Jones with more gray hairs than any other grad- has caused her. We, the Seniors, leave Miss Tharp a case of coke for emergency sickness, We, the Seniors, leave Mr, Hedges with our sincerest hopes for success. We, the Seniors, leave Mrs. Stevenson many thanks for her supervision of the Typhoon. We, the Seniors, leave Mr. Smith a new theory for his mechanical drawing students. We, the Seniors, leave Mr. Bair to th-e rabbits. Tb We, the Seniors, leave Miss Harvey lots of credit for establishing the school 1 rary, We, the Seniors, leave Miss Current th-e Juniors and their worries. We, We the Seniors, the Seniors, leave Miss Arbogast w'ith an empty ice box in the kitchen. leave Mrs. Reith to her husband, Mr. Claude Reith. We, the Seniors, leave Miss Fulton in the red. We, the Seniors, leave Mr. Cady our ability to keep late hours yet get to school on time the next morning. We, the Seniors, leave Mr. Macklin the skeleton of our class for future ob- servation, We, the Seniors, leave Mrs. Sherry all our flat notes. Being on hand at the time this was written and knowing the state of mind of the authors we put our signature on it declaring it to be another of the silly and unintelligent master-pieces of the Senior Class of '39. MR. J. C. WEBB MR. D. S. WELLER. Knowing our class mates as we do, we, the undersigned authors, leave this last will and testament to them in memory of our good times We,ve had together. MILDRED BREIMYER MIRIAM GAUNT. .-.57-.. lass rophecy Fellow Classmates: This year, in ord-er to keep from being original, we, Kenton Stone and Robert Garrison, are going on a trip. We were standing out in the rain one day discussing George Grahamls special No-Draft, Turret Top Rat Traps when Colwell Coldren, who had at last realized his life ambition by landing a job on the Pony Express, came galloping up and informed us that we had been chosen to attend the Fifth Annual Convention of the Amalgamated Ditch-Diggers Corporation of America. The following are notes taken from our diary. January 27, 1950. Left Portland 5:25 this morning, Passed through Fairview 5:25M1. Saw Mary Armantrout, resident of that town, waving at the engineer, James Robert Reeves. Saw Morris Ashcraft on his farm. He has devoted his life to the growing of thoroughbred fishworms for the more aristocratic fish. March 24, 1950. Three guesses where we've been, diary. Went to Shag's Night Spot, Manager, Jack O'Shaughnessy. Saw Elvera Fogle and Martha Bisel dis- cussing Ruth Swartz' appointment as French ambassadoress. Music was furnished by Carrol Armstrong and her 7 Rhythm Vamps. Carrol's theme song was, Just My Bill. Nyra McKee was featured singer, and Carita Lacy was hostess of the night spot. Marcia Caylor was featured magician. Her feature exhibition was pulling three rabbits, Mildred McKinley, and Norma Dunmoyer from a hat. The most novel thing we saw was a trio which consisted of Ora Lee Brady, Marjorie May, Esther Sanders, and Arloein Wall. March 25, 1950. Weire on our way again, Saw our old friend, Dykie Shoup, a telephone linesman now, in a bad condition. While he was hanging up his Monday's wash on a telephone line, he fell off. Helen Coombs and Virginia Loyd, walking down an alley, discussing Fred Hanlin's theory of Jack and th-e Bean Stock, came upon Master Shoup looking for his monocle. They immediately called the fire department. Fred Bubp came roaring up in the chiefs car, pedaled by Homer Evans, the Second. Shoup then ran to the hospital where he was operated on by Dr. Buck Williams and his assistants, Bettie and Bessie Brown, Susan Kunce administered the anaesthetic. . March 26, 1950. We met John H. Reber on the bus today. We figured that since he was a politician he would probably know about some of the 1939 grad- uatesg so, after much coaxing and encouragement, he agreed to tell us what some of the old gang were doing. He told us that Dorothy McClung was an artist, Martha Stephenson was the Secretaries of Labor, Commerce, and Interior, and that Mary Jane Renner had just returned from a round-the-world tour. Ray Smith, Ralph Starr, and Charles Turner had worried themselves silly trying to figure out the Theory of Relativity. Jane Penrod was a successful business woman, Florence Vance was now a missionary in China, and Raymond Valentine was away on a South Pole expedition. In the girls' classes learning law were Lucille Haviland, Eileen Isenhart, and Mary T-eeters. Juanita Morgan was professor. Charles Mays and Virginia Elder were sitting in front of us discussing English Literature so we had to pipe down. March 27, 1950. Saw the opera today, and very good, too. Frank Whitacre sang title role of Fredinandia La Bulla. Betty Weil-er sang part of Madame' But- terfly, June Callahan played the part of the cocoon. They had a good band there, too. Mildred Breimyer played first fiddle, Betty Beck play-ed second fiddle and first drum. Ruth Burk played dog house. Melvin Brown was the music holder, he also called off the dances when necessary. We had been to the cinema that morning. Saw Miriam Gaunt and Stanley Klopfenstein starring in ttDrums Along the Salamoniaf' Joe Wollslager ran the projector and Glenroy Mendel was the sound effect man, March 28, 1950. We were delayed from our journey again. Martha Brown invited us to spend the week-end on her yacht, S. S, Southbend. Letha Bosworth was special chef and Max Myers pilot. There was an accident there, though. George Scott was up in the crow's nest, he forgot he wa.sn't a crow and tried to fly down. -58.. lass rophecy March 29, 1950. Saw Limestone riding back and forth in front of the drug store. CWe mean Dortha Smith.J We traveled all day on the bus today and met some old acquaintances. Helen Miller, who holds the office of U. S. Supreme Court Reporter, and Joy Miller, famous tennis star, were there. Present also was Vivian Stoner, famous blues singer. March 29, 1950, Expect to arrive in New York tomorrow. Went to the races this afternoon. Bet all our available cash on a horse called Peach Fuzz, owned by Jane Ann Glasgow. Oh, well, we like hitch-hiking, anyhow. We got a lift on a bicycle where we had the privilege of listening to the eddfying discussion of life in old Rome as expounded by Profs. Walter Hartzell, James Landfair, Vaughn Hicks, Harold Hough, and John Watkins, who were also passengers. March 30, 1950. Here at last! Mayor Max McKinley greeted us and presented us with the key to the city. The home-talent band, Marvin Harshman, Ora Dale Councilman, George Nelson and Douglas Tague, had not shown up, though, so Mayor McKinley who wanted to give us a warm reception decided to sing us a welcome. He took us around to show us what a fine convention we were going to have. Herbert Martin was the president, you knowg but when we got there we found we were too late. That was really too much. We just sat right down on the curb and cried. Fortunately Mary Ruth Spade, a social worker, came along and rented us a handkerchief to cry into, after which she mentioned casually that she was taking up a collection for poor homeless Rats. Snakes, and Short Hand students and asked if we would enjoy conributing a few hundred dollars. We informed her that we couldn't help her but that our millionair-e friends, Mary Whipple, Wayne Smithson and Agnes Miller would probably be delighted to contribute a tithe or two. March 31, 1950. We figured there was no object in hanging around any longer so when Clyde Flotz, ace air mail flyer, offered to give us a lift we quickly hopped in. John Howard Reber-'Tll take off my hat to you oyster eaters. It was all I could do to eat three last night! Charlie Reed- Weren't they fresh? What did they look lik-e when you opened them?', Reber- Oh, do you have to open them? Max McKinley- How much are your 54.00 shoes? Salesman- S2.00 a foot. Cecil Fuller- Where are the 'nice' girls this evening? Dean Combs- Out with the 'handsome' men? Bob Reeves- How come you go with Jane Ann? Bud Martin- She's different from other girlsf' Bob- How come? Bud- She's the only one that will go with me. Mr, Macklin- What did you find out about the salivary glands, Ralph? Ralph Starr- Cou1dnlt find out a thing, Mr. Macklin. They're too secretive. Walt Hartzell- What have you got there? George Graham- Some insect powder. Walt-K'Good heavens! You're not going to commit suicide? Nope, there's nothing broadens a student like travel-unless it's too many candy bars. The world is flat. No, it's round! . . . Two students in argument were found . . . The teacher said, Come now, let's be fair . . . Shake hands, you two, and call it square. Mr. Hedges- What keeps the moon from falling? Bob Williams- It must be the beams. ..59.. eatures When visitors come to gaze at our Portland High and possibly shed a few weak tears because of the memories the school recalls, we are touched. In order to insure similar scenes of mourning when we as old grads return, we are editing our edition of the Typhoon In our little volume We feel it is only right to give a summary of the Wonders that may be seen in our school. When visitors are coaxed in, they are shown first of all Portland's trophy case and stuffed wild life. If this leaves them untouched, they are next shown the typhoon staff members. Usually they are seen in clusters of three. There is always the head composer and two assistants who stand by and chew industriously on pencils and do the worrying for the staff. One of our best worriers is absent a lot of the time and we often have to fall back on an assistant worrier. He's a whiz at chewing pencils but his worrying is very poor. This is usually suilicient for all visitors but if they want to go still farther we could show them other valuable institutions found only in Portland High. We own a lovely skeleton, two pickled grasshoppers, and a blue bottle Hy. We had always heard that improvement comes with age but don't you believe it. Our old megaphones are just as bad as they ever were. A more complete knowledge of Portland High might not be amiss though. I am sure many enlightening facts may be gained by reading the following: HISTORY It was in '25-a glorious day, Our forefathers were feeling full of vigor and vitality. They had waded across the Salamonia River playfully splashing each otherg their wives had been unusually successful in getting the covered wagons across the river without help. They planned to push on to Indianapolis that night -Jan Garber was playing at the Indiana Roof--but fate would not let them go on. Our sainted patriarchs suddenly came upon a beauteous dump. Birds were singing, the violets were in bloom. Did our ancestors move on? No, they said, Bless my soul, what an ideal place to build a school! Then Big Stoop said, Who is going to go to our school?'l His suggestion was met with disdain. f'Pappy, said Limestone, don't y'all realize that this here place'll one day produce the Class of Thirty-Nine? Ah, our prophetic forbears! ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT The library is a place unique in P. H. S It has a purpose, a real meaning in the life of Portland. Without it Portland students would undoubtedly plod wearily through their four years here without knowing any of their fellow scholars. COURSES OF STUDY Latin: Excellent to aid in thorough mastery of the essentials of football. Biology: Open to physical ed students. L Agriculture: Through this course a secure foundation may be secured. One 'taking agriculture is soon able to identify Cab cow, tbl pig, CCD wheat field. as Bookkeeping: An easy course for anyone especially desiring to go nuts in one semester. Music: There is now to be a fee of 310.00 for a sound-proof, bullet-proof CID room. HIGH SCHOOL CALENDAR i The school opens when it gets ready, and closes on the same schedule. The thirteen-month calendar is used, the thirteenth month being crowded into the latter half of May. Vacations come when expected. Students are asked to observe all vacations. Students sometimes grant themselves two or three extra days to rest. -50... eatures PORTLAND'S OWN GLOSSARY Auditorium: Where they meet to chat. Gym: The school, Chemistry Lab: Competition with cooking room. Front Hall: Place to buy refreshments for your following class. Dancing: Complimentary term for what occurs at G. R. parties. Assembly Call: Device perfected by the school whereby students may catch up on their sleep or finish a conversation. Jr. and Sr. Reception: The plan of which is a secret that is known in advance only to the rest of the school and the Associated Press. Hi-Y Meeting: Polite term for riot. FAMOUS PERSONALITIES Lazy Bones -Charlie Mays Dipsy Doodle -John Howard Reber Never in a Million Years -Bob Williams And He Played on His Big Bass Vio1 -Stanley Klopfenstein The Umbrella Man -Miriam Gaunt I Must See Annie To-Nite -Bud Martin My Buddy -Jane Ann Glasgow Jitterbugf'-Carol Gene Armstrong So Rare -Bessie and Bettie Brown You Must Have Been a Beautiful Baby -Mary Ruth Spade Lost -Morris Ashcraft Girlfriend of the Whirling Dervish'--Martha Brown Small Fry -Max McKinley I Don't Know Why -George Graham So Help Me -Betty Weiler F, D. R. Jones -Joy Miller Standing in the Need of Prayer -Bob Reeves Just a Kid Named Joe -Joseph Woolslager Let Me Call You Sweetheartl'-Jack O,Shaughnessy You've Got to Be a Football Hero -Dykie Shoup Sophisticated Lady -Virginia Lee Elder So Shy -Martha Bisel Joy Miller--'KI think the English custom at the telephone is better than saying 'Hellol' as we Americans do. Marcia Caylor- What do they say in England?', Joy-'They say, 'Are you there?' Then, of course, if you are not th-ere, there is no use in going on with the conversation. :-.61- lumni Portland High is proud of the record made by its graduates. Last year's class had nine honor students in its membership and we are glad that some of them are continuing their good work in college. '38 Alumni at Purdue University are JANET BOURNE, ROBERT PEARSON, EUGENIA TAYLOR, and CHARLES DAVIDSON, at Indiana University, LEO SMITH, PRESTON HOUK, and SHER- MAN TROTTERQ at Hanover College, ROBERT RONALD, at Ball State Teachers College, MIRIAM HANLINQ at DePauw University, GRAY PADDOCKQ at Miami University, JACQUELINE SKINNERg at Indiana School of Nursing, Indianapolis, JAYNE POPEQ at International Business College, Ft. Wayne, VIVIAN BECKERQ and at Wayne Beauty School, Ft. Wayne, IRENE CHALFANT. Many of the '38 Alumni have gone into offices and stores, In this day of un- employment these students are 'to be congratulated upon having positions. DONALD APER--Burgess Shoe Store IRENE BATTEN-Detroit, Michigan LYDIA CLINE-Elite Beauty Salon CHARLENE COOMBS-Morris 5 8: 10 Cent Store ARTHUR CUMMINS-Truck Driver RUTH DEGLER-Jay Garment Com- pany ALBSLRTA EHRHART-Syphers Drug ore CHARLES GODFREY-Karmelkorn JOSEPHINE HALDY-Marion, Indiana WELDON HAMMA-Hamma Grocery FOREST HILDRETH-Hildreth Second Hand Store LOUISE HILDRETH-Karmelkorn FERN I-IISEY-Jay Garment Company WINIFRED HISEY-Dr, Nixonfs Ofiice JACK HOLMES-Hearn Filling Station EUGENE LOPER-Boston Store LEE MCDANIEL-Hanlin Drug Store HELEN MQKINLEY-McClellan 5 Sz 10 Cent Store Our best Wishes to the brides! CATHERINE BAILEY-Mrs. Gerald Kelly ROMAYNE LANDERS-Mrs. Truman Odle ROGER MARKLEY-Markley Studio ROYCE MARTIN-Double Dip DORIS PAULING-Sherman White Cream Station GEORGE ROWLES-Ford Garage PAULINE SNYDER-Detroit, Michigan EMILY JANE STANTON-Portland Monument Company JUNIOR STEVENSON-Hines Theater ROBERT STEVENSON-Kroger Groc- ery Store HELEN STEWART-Mosslers Store' BILL SWHIER-Elliot Filling Station ALICE MAE VANCE-Jay Garment Company MAXINE WEIST-Watson Cafe BETTY WILKINSON-U. S. Depart- ment of Agriculture MARGARET WILKINSON-Naas Can- ning Factory , . I-REBA WHITE-Jay Garment Company HELEN KWIS-Mrs. Fred Bowen MABLE MILLS-Mrs. Arthur Wilson LILLIAN PAGE-Mrs. Jim Addington Those who are escaping the worries of the Workaday World of school and shop and enjoying just being at home- BETTY ARNOLD WILMA CARPER FLORENCE CUMMINS ROLLAND FARRIS ROGER GREAF ROBERT JACOBS GENEVIEVE KETRING JOHN McKEE LOIS MAE NICHOLS JAMES STROBLE LINDEN BICKLE DONNA CARROLL ERVIL DUNMOYER HAMILTON FERGUSON DOROTHEA JACK JACK JONES IVIARCEIL LEONHARD EVERETT MAYS IVAN STEED VIRGINIA STULTS WILLIAM VIA Those who returned to drink again from our P. H. S. fountain of learning- DONALD APER MARJORIE EWRY ARDIS GARINGER-Mr. Weller's ofiice girl MILDRED MILLER LANE STROCK -62- Abromson, Albert Aper, Frank Armstrong's Book Store Arn, John Badders, A, C. CM. DJ Baird, Charles Beals Lunch Bennett, Thomas W. Bishop, Dean Bone, Raymond Boston Store Burgess Brownbilf Shoe Chitwood and Milligan Citizens Bank Cline-Wilt Lumber Co. Cromer Bros. Dixie Queen Double Dip Economy Millinery Elb-erson, Maurice Equity Dairy Store Evans Furniture Store First National Bank Gamble Store Green, Frank Haifner, Earl Hamrnitt, Donald Hammitt, Luther Hardy Chevrolet Sales Hawkins, Ben Hawkins, Morton S. Headington Hotel Hinkle, Wayne Huey Mumaugh Hunt, Roy Ideal Cleaners Imel's Grocery James, Richard T. Jellison, J. C. Jenkins, Byron Jordon and Templeton Store Corp. 3 Karmelkorn Shop Keeling, F. E. CM. DJ Keep-U-Neat Ketring Furniture Store, Klopfenstein's Hardware Langloh's Shoe Store Lyons 8: Smith, Inc. McLellan Stores Mabrey's Standard Service Mallers, George Martin 8: Botkin Meeker, J. Gordon Merit Shoe Co. Model Clothing Co. Moran, Mark M. QMI, DJ Morris Stores Mossler 8: Sons National Loan Co. Nixon, J. E. CM. DJ Parks Motor Sales Co. Peerless Dry Cleaners Peoples Bank Portland Monument Co. Ramsey's Grocery Saxman, Emmett Schwartz, Charles Schwartz, W. D. CM. DJ Shockney Radio Service Shulie, John Smith, Frank Stabler's Drug Store Syphers Bros. Terminal Service Station Valentine Gift Shop Watson's Appliance Shop Wehrly, J. K. Weiler Bros. Westside Market W. H, Hood Co. 'Williams' Super Service Wilt's Service Station ...63... trans Inc. Station CLASS OF INDIANAPOLIS ENGRAVING CO. Indianapolis, Indiana Printed by THE BERN'E WITNESS CO Berne, Indiana