Portland High School - Tifoon Yearbook (Portland, IN)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1947 volume:

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Q x S., S C, - C'-Q L5w ADMINISTRATION BACK of every successful enterprise, whether it be a three ring circus or a school system, there is always a governing body which decides policies to be pursued and aims to be striven for. The Board of Education, together with Superintendent D. S. Weller and Principal H. S. Brubaker, again guided the progress of Portland High School during the last year. The problems of war time were gone, but in their place were the even greater problems of peace, and P. H. S. strove to do its share in training the young people of Portland to become responsible citizens in a community of world scope. In spite of his arduous tasks as head of the City School system, Mr. Weller still found time for his hobby-dogs in general and cocker Spaniels in particular-plus an added interest this year, his new granddaughter. And Mr. Brubaker, in addition to shouldering all his administrative duties at P. H. S., followed his educational bent by directing the summer recreation program-not to mention avidly pursuing his favorite sport, basketball. A few changes were made in the Faculty personnel. Upon the retirement of Mrs. Florence Jones, long-time teacher of secretarial courses, and the leaving of Mrs. Bernice Gibble on a yearls leave of absence, the commercial department was put into the hands of Mrs. Crystal Cheek and Miss Dorothy Drane. Miss Iris Turner and Mr. Howard Berry became new teachers of the art and shop classes respectively. By a reorganization in the science department e'abling Mr. Paul Macklin to devote more time to agriculture fsee G. I. Department of Vocational Agriculture, page 405, Mrs. Sparkle Crowe became biology teacher.- Mr. J. Russell Hiatt resumed his classes after an interim of three years spent in the U. S. Navy. Supplies were still difficult to obtain, more so because the school no longer had a priority. However, stressing the importance of audiovisual education, P. H. S. secured a new and improved type moving picture machine. The old metal backboards in the gym were replaced by new glass ones, and an electric range took the place of the old gas one in the kitchen. Smaller articles purchased included several chairs for the library and additional equipment for the shop. Shown in the picture below are the members of the Portland Board of Education, reading left to right: Mr. Donald Hammitt, President, Mr. William Parks, Secretary, Mrs. Emmett Saxman, Treasurer. Q. D. S. WELLER, Superintend- ent I almost envy you the priv- ilege of being graduated from high school in 1947. Your great - grandparents faced the challenge of forests, wild animals and Indians. You face the challenge of a com- plex social and civic life, scientific discovery and de- velopment, and World living. Your great-grandparents had strong bodies, clean minds, a deep faith in God and an abundance of courage. They won. You need the same re- sources today, and, with such resources, you, too, will win, EJZFQGQN H. B. BRUBAKER, Principal THE future must be better. True education, we believe, will play a very great part in creating and maintaining the happiness, secu- rity, and general welfare of man- kind. From students of today must come the future physicians, the lawyers, the dentists, the teach- ers, the business executives, and the community leaders in all walks of life. It is our hope that we have not fallen short in giving the training which will help you to success- fully meet the problems of the postwar world. FACULTY Clyde R. Bair Mathematics Mr, Bair is the big game hunter of P. H. S. and says venison is his favorite meat. He acts as business man- ager for our plays, besides helping bewildered taxpayers with their income tax reports. Howard Berry Shop Mr. Berry's favorite sport is fishing. Naturally, sea food is his best loved dish. He commutes from Fort Recovery and holds a B.S. and an M.A. from Bowling Green State University in Ohio. Crystal Cheek Commercial The Junior sponsor is Mrs. Cheek. Sensibility and friendliness make her a favorite with both faculty and students. She is a capable housekeeper and loves to travel. Sparkle Crowe Biology Chic Mrs. Crowe comes to Portland High School from Poling. She took her degree at Franklin College. She likes farming, traveling, and devil's food cake, P. S.-She has a jeep. Louise Current History History may be a very dull subject, but in any event it is made brighter by Miss Current. She brings to her classes a world viewpoint on current affairs. She is a farmer at heart and a lover of music. Dorothy Drane Commercial Having received her B.S. from Indiana University, Miss Drane came to us from Lawrenceburg High School. Her nimble typist's fingers are also adept at embroid- ery and other types of fancy work. Kenneth A. Farris Geography and English Mr. Farris is the pro at the Country Club, so his favorite sport naturally is golf. He's a member of the Cheerleader Committee and an ardent Panther fan. He likes T-bone steaks. Wallace L. Fields English and Social Studies Mr. Fields is Hi-Y Sponsor. He works as Farm Labor Supervisor in the summer. He fishes and has an apiary. Because he diets, he likes grilled steaks. Garnet Ginn Home Economics The home economics department is well taken care of by Miss Ginn. She is also a fisherman and says her favorite fish is the wall-eyed pike prepared by the guide. Ruth Alice Harvey Library Science and Latin Droll Miss Harvey sponsors Junior Classical League. Shels an avid house planner and loves cooking. Be- sides toiling in our school library she aids Miss Arbogast at the Public Library. FACULTY J. Russell Hiatt Social Studies and English Witty Mr. Hiatt returned to P. H. S. this year and readily assumed his place in our affections. He acts as Senior Sponsor. He likes to play with son Jimmy and eat pumpkin pie a la mode. Paul R. Macklin Agriculture Mr. Macklin has new responsibilities-an adult class of ex-G.I.'s. He sponsors Vo-Ag and serves on the Cheerleader Committtee. He's Mr. Settle's side-kick. Mariamne Moore Music A collector of unusual art pieces is Mrs. Moore. Her duties as music supervisor for all Portland schools keep her rushing. She still finds time to serve as Assistant Y-Teen Sponsor. Ralph D. Settle Science and Mathematics Doc Settle had full charge of all class plays this year. He farms. He bought a new car. As President of Portland Teachers Association, he thinks teachers need higher salaries. Just ask him! Homer Smith Mechanical Drawing and Arithmetic Capable Mr. Smith is a chess player, carpenter, and architect. His classes include arithmetic this year in place of shop. Note to students: He likes candy! Helen Stevenson English Mrs. Stevenson led the Typhoon through a rugged year. She loves music and is allergic to housework. Chocolate ice cream is her piece de resistance. Also, she's forgetful! Iris Turner Art Miss Turner is the art supervisor in the schools all over town, so she's pretty busy. She taught in the Aurora, Indiana, High School last year, and holds a B.S. degree from Ball State. Harold Wallace Physical Education and Health and Safety Coach Handsome Wallace is the successful mentor of our football, basketball, and baseball teams, and sponsors Varsity-P Club. His chief hobbies are Jackie and Butch. Helen Whitacre Physical Education and Health and Safety Tiny Helen is foster mother to Y-Teens and Sponsor of Girls' Athletic Association, and also serves on the Cheerleader Committee. Her favorite pastime is knitting. Hattie White English The pie-eater of P. H. S. is Miss White-she says cherry is her favorite. She is an Assistant Y-Teen Sponsor. Her Junior English class published Tourney Tips the day before the sectional. Presenting in the first ring, Act II: an awe-inspiring offering featuring Scintillating Seniors, Jaunty Juniors, Sophisticated Soph- omores, and Frolicsome Freshmen! ! Shown in the photo on the right are the members of a physics class, intent upon an experiment illustrating air pressure. YM-441. ,al F Q NM- in .Q rf VX 5 'V 5 X 5 if Eri f'ixr9Qx Sis! 3 P Senior Class AT our first Senior meeting, we elected officers. Shown in the picture on the right Cleft to rightj are George Morrison, Vice-President, Janeane Bosworth, Secre- tary-Treasurer, Mr. J . Russell Hiatt, Class Sponsor, and Dale Hummer, President. Tall and good-natured George was also Vice-President of Hi-Y, while J aneane was active in Y-Teen work. Mr. Hiatt will- ingly accepted the sponsorship of our class and was always in there pitching for whatever we wanted. Being President of the Senior Class and Hi-Y both, playing on the football team, and maintaining a a high scholastic standing certainly kept Dale jumping. This is the quartet which wisely led us through our endeavors this last, most im- portant year. Class History -Ooh, were we scared those first few weeks in this institution of higher U1 learn- ing! Everything was strange and mystify- ing-the clang of bells, the pep session dash, overflowing lockers, activity cards, and awesome teachers. But more settled Sophomores, we looked down on insignificant Freshmen. We be- came joiners as we took our places in the Hi-Y, G.R., and G.A.A. Those haughty Romans of Latin IV wrapped themselves in sheets and thoroughly enjoyed themselves eating with their fingers. Upperclassmen at last! Kermit Shaney- felt as President, Dale Hummer as Vice- President, Irma Spillman as Secretary- Treasurer, and Mr. K. A. Farris as Class Sponsor guided us through our Junior year. Girl-Shy, our class play, coached by Mr. Wallace Fields, laid them in the aisles! Then came the carnival. Brother!! Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors all worked to provide crazy acts, freaks, and an all-round good time. The proceeds paid for the Reception, which carried the the.me of a night-club. Boy! We worked like slaves to put up all the trimmings that always go with this event of events. To complete a swell year, our rings finally arrived and we dropped everything to rush for the coveted emblem. Shown on the page at the left are snaps of several Senior Highlights. Reading from left to right: Hubba! Hubba! Those Senior jackets . . . Four o'clock snack . . . Ordering name cards. . . . Cin the top circlel Gala Hi-Y Dance . . . Buy a Typhoon, please! . . . Civics class sponsors mock election . . . Cin the middle circlej Ouch! TB test , . . Admiring our smallest Senior . . . Off we go to Munciepfor the WOWO Broadcast . . . Cin the bottom circle? Senior Big Shots . . . Decorating the Senior Christmas tree . . . And our only twins .... We started our Senior year's activities with a class party-hot-dogs, cokes, and a surplus of hot platters. As lords of the domain, we now held all positions of importance and set the standards of scholarship and citizenship for the whole school. Instead of the usual Senior cords, we pioneered the way and bought some flashy jackets with our own Senior emblem on them. We always whistled the latest tunes, and our conversation sparkled with up-to-the-minute slang expres- sions. C'Kilroy was here and Open the door, Richard are two we'll never forget!J After shelling out for name cards, an- nouncements, pictures, and caps and gowns, our pockets were empty, but flat. The annual Christmas program, including carol singing, the play, and the treat, was acclaim- ed the best ever. At our Senior Pep Session, we brought down the house 'with a take- off on 'tThe Man on the Street broadcast. Our Class Play, A Date with Judy, pre- sented on May 2, was an occasion to be re- membered. Senior week, with Class Day, the Junior-Senior Reception, Baccalaureate, and Commencement, left us with a feeling of re- gret that our Senior year was over and we were leaving P. H. S. Well, times have changed since we entered high school 'way back in September, 1943. Then the world was at war and the future of a graduating Senior seemed to point toward the armed services. Now the world is at peace again, and although colleges are crowded beyond capacity, many of us have already been accepted, and there are jobs totbe had. Thus as we leave, our outlook is 'bright for a better future. We hope we can live up to our increased responsibilities as citizens in the world of tomorrow. SENICRS Marilyn Ann Ashton-Quiet and neat Marilyn likes to collect photographs. t'Ashcan aims to go to Earlham College to study secretarial work. Her spare time is spent as a clerk at Morris'. Bonnie Joan Bailey-Bonnie is one of our intelligent country lasses. She wants to be a private secretary, having filled that position for Rev. Walter Davis. Playing the guitar and singing are her favorite pastimes. Phyllis Jean Bailey- Phil's long brown hair is her pride and joy. She definitely dislikes mystery stories, but is an avid collector of snap shots. Her ambition is to join the parade of white collar workers. Ruby Marceil Bailey-Writing poetry is Marceilis hobby. After graduating she would like to live in Fort Wayne as Mrs. K. P. Robinette. Dancing and any sport with the exception of baseball hold Mark'sl' interest. Janet Jo Beard-Petite Jan is a model of neatness. Her interests lie in Dick Arnold and together they are saving their pennies for the future. Jan plans to attend DePauw University and her ambition is to be a success. James Lewis Boggs-Tall and bashful Lewie hates to get up in the morning and walk three-fourths of a mile to school. In the summer he works at the Lay Broom Company. His future lies in the U. S. Navy. Janeane Adell Bosworth-Janeane is the friend of everyone. On Thursday nights when she isn't work- ing at the Sweet Shoppe, she goes to Ridgeville to see a certain someone. With her fine scholastic record, she will make a splendid secretary. Barbara Jean Boyd-Full of pep, 'fBarb is always doing the unexpected. She is a sports enthusiast and enjoys playing basketball. She was the first in our class to have a driver's license. Nursing is to be her profession. Ruth Alice Callahan- Ruthie's hobby is thinking up excuses for staying in town. She is going to Earlham and her pet expression is Re-ally? . Ruth likes bananas and can't stand corny jokes. Howard Edward Breymier-During the summer months, Slim works at the Ft. Recovery Stirrup Company, but his true interest is the farm as shown by his Vo-Ag activities. Hunting is his favorite pastime. Doyt Lee Cassel-Doyt came to P. H. S. his Senior year from Jefferson and soon fell into place. After grad- uating he plans to attend a music conservatory and make music his profession. Already he and his brothers have organized a dance band. Lillis Ann Coldren-When Lillis isn't working at home in the print shop, she can be found reading or working on her hobby-stamp collecting. With her experience on the Typhc 'taff as bookkeeper, she nfl fr' -- - alice. SENIORS Alice Joan Cooper Peden-Lucky Alice realized her ambition when she became Mrs. Harvey Peden dur- ing the second semester, after flashing her diamond ring for several months. She is employed in the local telephone oflice. Anna Belle Cromer-Popular blue-eyed Annie at- tended Y-Teens Camp last summer as one of the delegates from our school. Tickling the piano keys is her favorite hobby. Secretarial work holds her future interests. Mary Jane Delauter-Smiling Mary Jane is happiest when teasing someone. Another reason for her popularity is that she is such a smooth dancer. Her aim in life is to become either a professional dancer or a housewife. Forrest Ray Disher- Forky received recognition for his athletic abilities when he was named guard on the All-Regional Basketball Team. Gini Smiley occupies most of his spare time. Forky would like to become an officer in the U. S. Navy. Garnet Irene Disinger-Garnet moved to Portland last year, but left us after a half semester. Sharon Lee Elick-Cooking is Sharon's favorite pastime. He works now as an usher at the Hines Theatre and plans to attend the Refrigeration and Air Con- ditioning School in Chicago next year. John Wilson Ewry-John's top interest out of school is photography. He won a prize in the city wide essay contest sponsored last year by the Chamber of Commerce. He's friendly and gets a big kick out of everything. Floyd William Fields, Jr.-Good-natured Floyd used his talents drawing the cute circus performers in the Typhoon. When he isn't clerking at Kroger's, Ruphert can be seen driving his car around town. He has decided to become an aeronautical engineer. Clarence Frederick Franklin- Frankie's red hair won him a Freshman girl friend. When he isn't busy with Dan Cupid, he likes to tinker on cars. He aims to be a mechanic. Esther Mae Fry- Eck is one of those four proud Senior girls who earned their G.A.A. letter. Esther has other interests-horses, dogs, and rock collecting. She'd like to be someb0dy's wife in the future. Phyllis Trecia Gettinger- Phil's sparkling eyes and pleasant smile gain her many friends. She likes to skate when not busy working at Elliott's Drive Inn. She intends to go to school to become a beauty operator. Mary Evelyn Gibson-Lively Dimps lists bowling, skating, and dancing as her favorite out-of-school activities. She is now employed as a clerk at the Gross Market. He' .MP-ition is to become a house- wife. i A 'X ' 3 SENICRS Shirley Martina. Grady-We missed Martina's cheer- ful smile after mid-term. Her odd moments catch her playing records or taking snaps of the kids. Myrt plans to attend Dayton Nurses College. Dorothy Mae Habgood- Dot blows a sweet clarinet in our school band and also tickles the ivories. She moved here this year from Muncie, and soon became attached to a certain Senior. Being the daughter of the Methodist minister, she plans to attend DePauw. Clarence Harmon, Jr.-Happy-go-lucky Hominy likes the world in general. His hobby is collecting pictures. He plays nursemaid to local citizens' auto- mobiles, but his future as yet is undecided. Thurman G. I-lisey-Farming is to be Thurman's pro- fession. He can always be seen at the horse races in the summer but likes to tinker with cars any time. He works for the Motorettes Corporation by driving their little cars. Duane E. Horine-Little but mighty Horsey has been our student manager for four years. When Wallace doesn't keep him busy, he works for lmel Bros. Grocery. The Navy will have an addition after graduation. Ray Lewis Hudson-- Raymo returned to graduate with us after serving in the Army. During his high school career, he earned five major letters in foot- ball and basketball. Girls are attracted to Ray by his good looks. He'd like to play pro football. Vivian Lavaun Hummel-Short little Vivien can always be seen with her 6'3 basketball center. In her spare time, she plays the piano and takes snaps of the kids. Vivien wants to go to college to be- come a beauty operator. Dale Duane Hummer-A true lover of life, Dale is always in a cheery mood. When he isn't busy with some school activity, Dale enjoys dating Jeanne. His ambition is to be a hard working feller. Thomas Edward Hunt-Well-known Tom brings honor to our class with his famous magic performances. Helping has dad at the studio, Tom has decided to become a photographer after going to Wittenberg College in Springfield, Ohio. Beverly Jene I-Iutchens- Bev's outstanding talents are her drawing and acting. She and Bud have been going steady for several years. Next year she will be in a beauty college studying to become a beauty operator. Robert Lee Jackson-Good-looking Bob has brown eyes that would melt any gir1's heart. He acquires some extra pennies working at the Quality Furniture Store. He hopes to be an officer in the Naval Air Corps. Orval Dewayne Johnston-An out-of-doors man, Mort enjoys both hunting and fishing. Once in a while he attends a good movie. His experience on the farm should enable him to be a successful farmejp, SENIORS Patricia Ann Kunce-Blonde and blue-eyed Pat enJoys good sports, music, and art. Her hobbies are em- broidering and Crocheting. Her domestic traits lead us to believe she'1l make someone a good wife. Mary Ann Ledbetter-Tall and blonde Tarzan de- clares that sleeping is her hobby. Her favorite sport is golf. After graduating from Colorado Woman's College, she wants to marry a millionaire. Gerald Leon Loyd-Gerald's two ambitions are to buy his own car and to travel. His pet expression, piffle,,' is directed mainly toward dancing. Arky's hobby is sports, especially football, in which he earned a letter. Herbert Eugene McKee-Tall and dark Herb especially likes 4:00 cokes and dislikes to get up early. His work with his dad has made him a bricklayer and he plans to be a constructional engineer. His nick- name is Monkey, and his college, Purdue. Dorothy Alice McLane-f'Mick joined us this year after moving here from Townsend, Montana. When she isn't clerking at Morris', she likes to collect snap shots. Her interest in home economics will help her to be a good housewife. Frederick Earl McLaughlin-As we well know, sleep- ing is Mac's hobby, but to our amazement he says he actually likes school. He ushers at the Hines Theater every night. His ambition is to travel. Alwanda Maxine Mabrey- Maxie has a collection of pennants of which she can truly be proud. She works at the hospital each afternoon as a nurse's aid. She'd like to be a coach's wife after attending Colorado Woman's College. Jerry Milton Macklin-Jerry, so he says, has no dis- likes. He has a radio repair shop and is earning money to go to Purdue, where he will study to be- come an electrical engineer. Mack's hobby is music. George Gordon Morrison, Jr.-George likes sports especially golf, and dislikes talkative women. He'll work at the golf course this summer and go to Indiana University in the fall. He plans to be an M.D. George is called Orph and is always saying, What? . David Leland Myers-A blonde-haired boy with a jovial sense of humor, Dave enjoys all sports, especially golf and bowling. Flash thinks he would like to become an officer in the Army. Robert Wendell Myers-Basketball and football claim Bob's top interests in the sports field. He also enjoys music and reading. He clerks in our local Kroger Store. Although he hasn't decided on college, he knows he wants to join the U. S. M. C. Robert Bruce North-Bob, our trumpet player, likes all sports. He has been Hlling out form after form to enter Wabash in the fall. Bob works at Morris' and plans to be a chemist. His pet expression is Yeah? . SENIORS Betty Joan Pensinger-A quiet and unassuming lassie, Betty enjoys reading, movies, and fishing. Howdy- do-deel' is her pet expression. She hopes to be a telephone operator next year after graduating. Myrtle Ruth Pfeifer- Myrt is going to the Wayne University of Beauty Culture next year and study to be a beauty operator. She works at her hobby, keeping a scrapbook, when not busy at McLellan's. June Marie Platt-Tinting pictures is one of June Marie's talents. She enjoys most sports-especially roller skating. After completing the necessary college training, she hopes to be employed as a beauty operator. John William Ray-Tall and good natured Johnnie is the outstanding athlete of our class collecting six major letters in two years. He can also slide a sweet trombone. When asked his ambition, Hus- band was his replyl George David Reichard, Jr.- Harley, a smooth dancer, definitely dislikes girls who shuffle their feet. He astonished us with his t'short crew cut this spring. Clerking now at Imel's, he hopes to join the Navy soon. Charles Z. Rhodehamel-Handsome Chuck has a smile that has won him many friends since coming to P. H. S. from New Castle. His hobby is automobiles. After working at the local green house, he has de- cided to become a Horist. Ramona Jean Richer-Her hobby is keeping track of Jim. One who enjoys and shows clean sportsman- ship at games, Mo has taken her stand against booing. She is planning to graduate from Stephens College in Missouri. Naomi Ruth Runyon-Clerking at McLel1an's after school and on Saturdays, Naomi still finds time to work on her hobby-collecting snapshots. Her chief interest is held by an ex-sailor. Muscle's ambition is to live in Massachusetts. Virginia Anne Sager-Ginny came to P. H. S. this year from Gray. Working now as a nurse's aid, she will attend the Ft. Wayne Lutheran School of Nurs- ing for her necessary training before earning her Heap. Music, reading, and sewing occupy her spare moments. Max Levine Sanders-Big theatre man is Max, work- ing as usher at the Hines and later managing the Princess. After graduating at mid-term, he went to Detroit where he is Working in a paper office. Kermit Wayne Shaneyfeltf-While earning letters in both basketball and football, handsome Kermit still found time for Dan t'Irma Cupid. While he now works at the Boston Store on Saturdays, his ambition is to retire early in life. Mary Ellen Shreeve-Next year will find tall and friendly Mary Ellen studying to become a beauty operator. At the present she is employed at Mc- Lellan's. Sleeping and bicycling are her favorite pastimes. SENIORS Thomas E. Smith-Car racing can be said to be Tom's hobby. He works at the Boston Store and his ambition is to be manager. Tom's main aversion is hot weather. His pet expression is Hi-boy. Glenn Eugene Sockrider-One of our twins, Glen makes hunting his hobby. He likes almost every- thing but English. Sockey works at a gas station and he's always saying, Yes, I suppose so. Luther Sockrider- Luke, the other twin, has a swell ambition, the Marines. He likes sports and his hobby is bowling. His pet expression is L'Rodgcr Dodger. Suzanne Kathryn Spade-Blonde and blue-eyed Suzi has an enviable sense of humor which has won her many friends. She has an unusual talent for imitating a seal. Music is her top interest. To graduate from Earlham is Suzi's ambition. Irma Louise Spillman-A friendly brown-haired busy gal with a pleasing personality, Irma has many interests-a Senior beau, sports, school activities, flowers, and traveling. After graduating from Ball State, she hopes to make teaching her profession. Everett Dean Steen- Ike's sparkling wit and bounc- ing walk keep his friends and classmates in stitches. Lively and energetic, he led yells this past year. His top interests are ice skating and traveling. College is his destination. Mary Ann Stipp-Friendly Stippie enjoys not only sports and music but also reading and knitting. She has a secret desire to become an opera star, but will settle for nursing as her profession after graduating from Ft. Wayne Lutheran School of Nursing. Marjorie Joan Stults-We missed tall, blond and blue- eyed Jo after mid-term. She is now employed at the People's Bank but someday hopes to the Presi- dent of the U. S. A. Her favorite food is apples. Frances Marie Swank- Fanny is a girl with many interests: mainly, dancing, skating, and stamp col- lecting. She works part of the time as a waitress, Put hopes to be a housewife in Terre Haute before ong. Grace Carolyn Whitacre- Gracie is the possessor of two twinkling eyes and a very pleasing voice. She enjoys reading, picnics, swimming, and the snow. She hopes some day to give up her job in the grocery to become a housewife. lralee White-Iraleels hobby is model building, but his chief interests is P. H. S. He hates cold weather, and he is a clerk at Portland Office Supply Company. He plans to be an engineer. Jean Louise Whiteman-Cokes and Dale Hummer are her likes, and boots are what she hates. She has worked in a drug store and will be her father's secretary. She is always saying, 'tSee ya! Honors and Awards THE Typhoon ,goes to press too early to be able to announce all the honors and awards that were achieved by members of the Class of 1947. However, those that were already known by the first of April are enumerated below. By scholastic ranking, the first ten in the the Senior Class were as follows: . 11 Ruth Callahan, 21 Mary Jane Delau- A ter and Janeane Bosworth Qtie1, 41 Ra- mona Richer, 51 Irma Spillman, 61 Dale Hummer, 71 Robert North, 81 George Morrison, 91 Joan Stultz, 101 Bonnie Bailey. The Herff-Jones Scholarship Award and the American Legion Award were both won by Ruth Callahan, highest ranking student in the class.. For doingthe most outstanding work in science, George Morrison was given the Bausch and Lomb Science Award. The winner of the Y-Teen Trophy, based on personality, activity, character, and schol- arship, was J aneane Bosworth. The DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award for Senior members of the Future Farmers of America was won this year by Jerry Macklin. The D. A. R. Citizenship Medal was won by Janeane Bosworth. George Morrison won the local American Legion Oratorical Contest, and Robert North won the local Rotary Speech Contest. Several scholarship tests to colleges were held but results from only one have been received. Irma Spillman was awarded the Ball State Scholarship, with Robert Myers serving as alternate. Ellen Miller, Sophomore, won honorable mention in the state-wide Constitution Day Essay Contest. 20 SENIORS Gordon A. Yaeger- Jack's favorite sport is football. He made the ronor roll several times during his high school career. Ushering at the Hines Theater keeps him busy after school hours. His future will be in the clouds with the Army Air Corps. Jack L. Zerkel-Jack completed his work at the end of the Hrst semester so he got the jump on the rest of us by earning money with a full time job at Shell- er's. G. I. News WE were glad to welcome back several alumni of Portland High School who had been serving Uncle Sam for the last few years. Lewis Grimm, Verner Badger, and Harold Smith enrolled for a short time, and Robert Burk, Joseph Fox, and James Val- entine took a full year's post graduate course. These boys intend to go to college next year and were glad of the chance for a refresher course at their old school before undertaking college work. The United States Armed Forces Institute again issued high school diplomas by special examinations to G. I.'s whose high school education had been interrupted. The list of boys receiving diplomas in this manner Cas of April 1, 19471 were as follows: Vaughn Bailey, William Boxell, Leslie Feigel, Robert Haviland, Jack McLaughlin, John Frederick Muich, Calvin Roseberry, Eldon Sanders, Harvey Smith, and Frederick Wilkinson. Another way in which P. H. S. aided the veteran was through its participation in the G. I. Department of Vocational Agriculture fsee page 401. V ru . 5 ., - 0 u Nin- i n V J YU! ' A ,? IN ME.MQR1AfM L..., L ,.,..,.,...., PAYE Mowrez BRADY -J- '-19 29 - 1944 - THERE rs no DE-fvrx-rl Wan seems so is Tmusrrroug T1-HS LIFE on Morzfrm. BREATH Is :wr A sunurzs OF me 1.11-le ELYSIAN Wrrose: 'PORTAL we cam. DEAZTH-. -Longfeifozb A S .W ff! R x , I K 5' t hw Spiga, sl! C! V - '.,.., jiykpgg ,X .,,,.u,.,,fQex,, , , A -K ' h. U jf? jg Qcwkbac I .. ,- ,jxTf 1J ' 1 M gt Q' jf 1 . U, , MH ,1 f ..,. ixqmwff -Jgf 15 ,QM-' ' ,s ,H -' A , Q-..: wif' , ,, . H A QT: -f i'f-S-'W' 'x'i5fff 1 3 -Mi Q ' ' 1 1 ' -,burr - . - , . y- Aff: . I 1 -1 A A i ' v . Q N ,- S 'Y i wx 7' I 5 . 54 - Q r f 7 W... ,V -, n '-L2 ,, '- H , K '. I ,i T ' ' L , .ns W ,Q tj frf,,, gl ., 6 I. 6 5.1-Z' 19' 5 gf fr: u ,. ,. iw I I :',v.IE,1 'Q A4 ,Lv . .M ,NI-w a t m l 21 M Junior Class URAH! RAH! Juniors! typifies the Vim, vigor, and vitality of the Junior Class this year. Leading this industrious group were Cleft to rightj Ruth Stout, Secretary-Treasurer, Mrs. Crystal Cheek, Class Sponsor, Darrel Brewster, Vice-President: and Dorwin Bowen, President. The class were loyal backers of the Panthers, and literally shook the rafters with their cheers at pep ses- sions and games. They presented a fine class play, sponsored a magazine selling campaign, sold purple and white stream- ers for the tourney goers, and honored the Seniors with the traditional Junior- : Senior Reception. Row 1: Charles Ashley, Carol Baird, Nial Barnett, Robert Barnett, Margaret Bellis, Marianna Bickel, Norma Bicknell, Darl Bookout, Richard Bond, Dorwin G. Bowen. Row 2: Darrel Brewster, Herbert Brigham, Harold Brumm, Vaughn Bryan, Charles Buck, Kay Chaney, Helen Clapp, John Coolman, Robert Coulson, Thelma Dilworth. Row 3: Marcia Dority, Margaret Drill, Phyllis Elmore, George Farris, William Fennig, Joan Fenton, Jane Fisher, Annabelle Flory, Virginia Fox, Barbara Franklin. Row 4: Lee Gagle, Richard Gast, Melvin Gillespie, Maxine Glassford, Donald Graves, Robert Green Annabelle Guldice, Doyle Hatch, Max Haviland, Helen Hines, Florence Hodgson. v , U Y A qv, I, L g., . .F 'fv- Row 1: Keith Huey, Lois Hutchens, Quentin lmcl, Jean Anne Jenney, Dorothy Kantner, Clydora Kelly, 4 Janice Kessler, Joyce Lamb, Jerry Landess, Robert Landfair. Row 2: Harriet Lotz, Walter Loy, Ralph Lutz, Leon McCormick, Marilyn McCrory, Hal McCrum, Phyllis Markley, Ruth Martin, Junior Meehan, Margaret Messner. Row 3: Althea Miller, Lois Jean Miller, Robert Miller, Ruth Millett, Rhea Moody, Gertrude Nelson, LaMar Nelson, Patricia Overla, Mary Dean Pogue, Robert Price. Row 4: Meta Rickner, Bonnie Sanders, Kathleen Sanders, Charles Sherman, James Saximan, Jack Skinner, Harry Smith, Martha Smith, Richard Smitley, Alta Sockrider. Row 5: Francis Spitzer, Wanda Stafford, Ruth Stout, Joyce Study, William Stults, Joan Swank, Duane Swetrnan, Wilma Taylor, Gene Teeters, Jeanette Theurer. Row 6: Barbara Thomas, Mary Turner, Ruby Warnock, David Wehrly, Ward Weisel, Joan Williams, Raymond Williams, Barbara Wilson, Dick Woodbury, Carol Wray, Hamor Williamson. Juniors not shown are Janet Ormsby, Robert Smith, and Leonard Jay Stroube. SOPHOMORE CLASS Row 1: Robert Ables, Glenita Arnold, Jerry Arnold, Betty Ashley, Pauline Axe, Jeanette Bentz, Phyllis Blank, Betty Blount, Dorothy Boise, Vecil Bookout. Row 2: Lois Ann Boozier, Gene Bosworth, Marie Braun, Ernest Bright, John Bright, Leon Brigner, Ina Brown, David Buckmaster, Joe Burk, Margaret Cheeseman. Row 3: Richard Clear, James Coffin, Donna Crouse, Robert Delauter, Richard Denney, William Denney, Martin DePoy, Marvin Dilworth, Mabel Elliott, Robert Feierstein. Row 4: Alice Finch, William Fisher, Fredrick Franks, Robert Franks, Dale Gagle, Reginald Gillum, Vernon Green, Donald Hall, Thomas Hampshire, Joe Hartley. Row 5: Martha Heniser, Jacqueline Holsapple, John Jacobs, Frederick Jetter, Charles Jones, Mary Keen, Norman Keen, Raymond Keen, Joan Kerns, Jarnes Kessler. J tif fx Q I f I 14',f'!f 1 v 24 i ,,,E,l ' Row 1: Bruce Klopfenstein, June Lanning, Edward Lantz, Kenneth Lehman, Jerry Lewis, Louise Logan, Harold Loy, Virginia Loyd, Ann McKinley, Janice Macy. Row 2: Skippy Mallers, Neil Medler, Ellen Miller, Melvin Miller, Richard Mock, Jean Money, Marjorie Myers, Wanda Myers, Charles Nichols, Mary Belle Noble. Row 3: Ruth Peden, Norma Pfeifer, Ruth Phillips, Charles Ramsey, Eugene Resler, Edward Rickner, Arthur Robbins, Jerry Rook, Alfreda Roseberry, Alice Scholer. Row 4: Richard Senour, Paul Shultz, Virginia Smiley, James Smith, Max Smith, Sivilla Stahl, Kenneth Steveson, Glen Stroube, John Stults, Jacqueline Warstler. Row 5: Wilma Whitacre, Gene Wilkinson, June Wilkinson, Verl Williamson, Chloedella Wilson, Donald Wolford, Floyd Wolford, Norma Woodbury, Lillian Wunderlick, Clifford Yeager. Sophomores not shown are Robert Lawson and Wonetta Shauver. FRESHMAN CLASS Row 1: Harold Ables, Daryl Bailey, Lois Jean Bailey, Mary Joan Bailey, Robert Bailey, Deloris Barger, Ann Beard, Robert Bechdolt, Lois Bell. Row 2: Cleo Bibler, Richard Bibler, Leland Bishop, Kenneth Black, Clinton Bookout, Sally Bookout, Betty Bowser, John Brigham, Barbara Bryan. Row 3: James Bryan, Etta Burkey, Leona Burkey, Cora Mae Cheeseman, Fred Clapp, Betty Clark, Patricia Conley, Mary Ann Curry, Marcia Davis. Row 4: Norma Denney, Marion Drill, Donna Elliott, Arthur Evans, Benjamin Feierstein, Robert Fennig, Mary Helen Fetters, Estella Fifer, Jack Florence. Row 5: Rubynelle Flory, Merle Franklin, Alan Giringer, Wanda Gcttinger, Richard Gibson, Mona Gierhart, Norma Glassford, Martha Grady, Gzorge Greaf. Row 6: Marjorie Hastings, Merrill Haviland, Miriam Heidegger, Burnice Heistand, Imogene Heistand, Morris Heniser, Mary Elizabeth Hiatt, Carolyn Huey, Mona Lou Huey. Row 7: William Hummer, Faye Hutchens, Clarence Imel, Jack Imel, Phyllis Jamieson, Helen Jellison, Marcia Jellison, Thomas Jellison. Freshmen not shown are Jeraldine Cain, William Jackson, Wayne Martin, Clara Middaugh, Nancy Miller, Rosalea Osenbaugh, James Priest, MaX'ne Steen, and Helen Wehrly. a at Z Y ' ,,:, fi 30:1 to align! i i N 1-Xie it ROW 11 -101111 Jwbv, RiChU1'd JOHCS, MHFY HUGH Jllillerat, William Kelly, Keith Kunee, Richard Landers, Martha Landess, Betty Lantz, Paul LeMaster. Row 2K Ruth Lik0I'1S, BHI'bb1l'21 I-109012 Helen LDPC!! Milton Lotz, Ollie Love, Max Ludy, Millieent Mc- Conochy, Michael McCoy, Alice McCrum. Row 3: Lois Mc'Curdy, Aletha McFarland, J21Ck MCFarland, Richard McLaughlin, Ned MacPhail. Junior May, Richard May, Lucille Meehan, Betty Mesgner, Row 4: Mary Middaugh, Anita Miller, Lewis Miller, Roberta Miller, Joan Millett, Adrian Moneysmith, Jr., Virginia Morehous, Sue Moriical, James Newhouse. Row 5: Richard Nixon, Wilma Jean Patterson, Barbara Pensinger, Phillip Rash, Ralph Ray, Christine ..,d Redford, Wanda Reedy, Gerald Rice, Marshal Rosebury. ? W 6 Charles Sanders, Mary Ann Schabacker. Alice Scnour, Louise Shawver, Donna Shoemaker, D: lc Shreeve, Wanda Lou Smith, Carolyn Smitley. Robert Snow. Row 7: Martha Spillman, Wilma Spillman, Dorothy Stahl, Robert Starr, Mary Steen, Jean Stipp, Patty Stipp, Bernice Stoner, Leon Stout. Row 8: William Strohl, Margaret Stults, Nadine Swetman, Arlie Thompson, Lewis Van Matre, James Vfalker, Betty Walliseheck, Elza Warnock, Madeline Weaver. Row 9: Norman Weaver, Betty White, Martha Sue Whiteman, Leoris Williamson, Damon Wolford, Melvin J. Weed, Wanda Wright, Wilma Wrightsman. 'kirfk i g ,l , Y Y g,,.. Presenting in the second ring, a rousing roster of events depicting the exciting Extra-Curricular Activities under the Big Top- Glorious! ! ! Star Studded ! ! ! Niagnificenti i ! In the photo on the right, a typical meeting of the Varsity P Club is shown in session, presided over by its President, Kermit Shaneyfelt. T ,xx 1 ' N , D N l 3. 47 I X .4 'Q r X -, 2 ' 3 'IN ,S -E S ZH, ,7 --? HI-Y CLUB 5 f f 1 V Shown below in symbolic tri- angular form are members of the Hi-Y Club. Back row: Williams, Fennig, Klopfenstein, Cassel, Ray, Disher, Brewster, Fields, Lutz, Wehrly, McCrum, Swetman. Front row, beginning at the far left: Skinner, Rhodehamel, Ewry, Jackson, North, Reichard, Weisel CTreasurerD, Loyd CSergeant-at- Armsb, Shaneyfelt CSecretaryJ, Hummer CPresidentl, Morrison CVice-Presidentb, Smitley CChap- laini, Horine, Brumm, Gagle, Bowen, Macklin, McKee, Myers. Standing in the center is Wal- lace Fields CSponsorJ. SPONSORED again this year by Wallace Fields and directed by capable officers, the Hi-Y's were actively engaged in various enterprises for the betterment and enjoyment of the school. Meetings were held the second Wednesday of each month, and after the business session a movie or a rousing game of basketball was enjoyed. The club sponsored a convocation program twice a month, with one of the members introducing the minister each time. They performed a greatly appreciated service to, the basket- ball fans when they made and donated to the school, the much needed roster boards. Their annual Christmas Dance, with the gym gaily decorated in keeping with the Christmas season including a lovely tree in the center of the floor, was a highlight of the holidays. Clean speech, clean scholarship, clean sports, and clean livingv are always the goals set for members of this club, and a more Christian-like spirit was attained by abolishing the rough', initiation and placing more stress on the standards and ideals of the club this year. Boys pledged to Hi-Y the first semester were formally initiated at a service at the First Presbyterian Church in Sep- tember. The second semester group of pledges were initiated at the St. James Lutheran Church in February and were as follows: Dick Bond, Bob Coulson, Bob Delauter, Buddy Green, Keith Huey, Fred J etter, and Jim Priest. 30 Y-TEENS IN order to show the close association which exists between the Girl Reserves and its big sister organization, the Y. W. C. A., the name of the club this year was changed to Y-Teens. The membership was the largest ever, and the year's program was packed with activity. At the beginning of the year, the Y-Teen book store was again set up for the sale of used books. New members were welcomed into the club by a Freshman party. The girls enjoyed a picnic at the park, and presented a hilarious sight by appearing at the uBackwards Partyl' dressed to suit the occasion. The group did their share to support the polio drive by collecting money at the theatres. A sport dance was given in the fall and the usual formal dance in the spring. The Ways and Means Committee, responsible for raising funds for the club, undertook several new projects in addition to the usual weekly candy sales. Biggest ones were the coke, popcorn, and hot dog concession at the games and the sale of purple and white hats to fans. Meetings were held twice a month with interesting pro- grams planned by a program committee composed of different girls for each meeting. An unusual meeting was the one where a Fort Wayne beauty school demonstrated hair styling. Mother sponsors this year were Mrs. Norval Delauter and Mrs. Ed Stout. Shown above in symbolic tri- angular form are cabinet members and sponsors of Y-Teens. Back row: Hattie White CAssistant Sponsorb, Ruth Callahan, Rhea Moody, Harriet Lotz, Virginia Smiley, Janeane Bosworth, Mariamne Moore CAssistant Spon- sorb. Front row, beginning at the far left: Beverly Hutchens, Pat Overla, Dorothy Kantner, Vivian Hummel, Ramona Rich- er CTreasurerD, Annabelle Cromer CPresidentJ, Ruth Stout CVice- Presidentj, Janet Beard CSecre- taryl, Susanne Spade, Mary Jane Delauter, Alwanda Mabrey, Irma Spillman. Standing in the center is Helen Whitacre tSp0nsorJ. fha F3182 f 5 NE ,I 31 VARSITY T5 v 5 f X I w Shown below are members of the Varsity PU Club. Back row, left to right: William Fennig, Herbert Brigham, Duane Horine, Robert Smith. Third row: Neil Medler, Robert Green, Gerald Loyd, For- rest Disher, Ray Hudson, Harold Wallace CSponsorJ, Doyle Hatch Cstandingl. Second row: Ward Weisel, Dale Hummer, Don Graves, Raymond Williams, Ralph Lutes. Front row: John Ray, Dar- rel Brewster, Kermit Shaney- felt. THE four remaining members of last year's Varsity P Club -Darrel Brewster, Duane Horine, John Ray, and Kermit Shaneyfelt-welcomed seventeen new members into the 1946- 47 club, and election of officers was held. Officers were as follows: Kermit Shaneyfelt, President, Darrel Brewster, Vice-President, John Ray, Secretary-Treasurer, and Dale Hummer, Reporter. Harold Wallace, Coach, was again elected Sponsor. Last year when the eighteen lettermen charter members of the Varsity PH Club banded themselves together into a lettermen's club, they had several purposes in mind, chief among which was the discouraging of the selling or loaning of letter sweaters to undeserving boys and girls. As time went on, another objective became prominent. Efforts were made to create a better feeling between the play- ers of the different varsity sports within the school. Always the boys strove to inspire respect for a Hletterl' and to wear the emblem with honor and pride. Club pins and sweaters were ordered by members, and although the club is still the Hbabyl' activity in P. H. S. in point of age, the boys have been active in genuinely filling a definite need among extra- curricular activities. 32 l I I CHEERLEADER CCMMITTEE THE Cheerleader Committee, organized again this year for the encouragement of better sportsmanship among our fans and players, was composed of student and faculty members selected by the principal. Responsibilities of the organization included the arranging of pep session programs, the selection of new yells and elimination of undesirable ones, and the planning of celebrations and dances for football and basket- ball victories. The traditional class pep session days were held with representatives of each class selecting their yell leaders and skit. On Freshman Day, the skit 'Learning Rules of Basket- ball was given with yells being led by Martha Sue Whiteman, Pat Conley, and Nancy Miller. Ann McKinley, Marjorie Myers, Joan Kerns, and Martha Heniser were the Sophomore yell leaders. Their skit was a humorous foresight into the Portland-Ft. Recovery game. The coming of Junior Day brought a snappy program with Pat Overla, Rhea Moody, Kay Chaney, and Jeanette Theurer leading the yells. The skit portrayed the Panthers winning from Union City. The Seniors gave 'tThe Man on the Street, a comical character sketch, and Senior yell leaders were Janet Beard, Bob North, Mary Ann Ledbetter, George Reichard, and Vivian Hummel. The Varsity Cheerleaders-Virginia Smiley, Everett Steen, and Alwanda Mabrey-served with the Cheerleader Commit- tee in directing all school cheering activities. Shown above are members of the Cheerleader Committee. Back row, left to right: Paul Macklin, Kenneth Farris, Tom Hunt, John Ray, Bud Bowen, Forrest Dish- er, Duane Swetman. Front row: Irma Spillman CChairmanD, Hel- en Whitacre, Mary Jane Delauter, Vivian Hummel, Ann McKinley, Marilyn McCrory, Ruth Stout, Ruby Warnock, Mariamne Moore. Seated: Virginia Smiley, Everett Steen, Alwanda Mabrey CCheer- leadersb. talk itlufjax X l I X M- .thx 5 NS 1 , I 33 BAND AND CHORUS THE Music Department, under the direction of Mrs. Mariamne Moore, includes students taking chorus class Cabout seventy-live in numberj and those enrolled in band and orchestra. Room 8 was the scene of much musical activity every day of the week. In spite of being handcapped by a small membership, the band worked faithfully to con- tribute their share of entertainment from the music department. Members are shown in the picture at the left. Standing-Mrs. Moore, Dale Gagle, Jack Imel, Leon Stout. Seated Qleft to rightj-Merrill Haviland, John Brigham, Ned MacPhail, James Coffin, Doyt Cassel, Jack Skinner, Richard Bibler, Millicent McConochy, Dorothy Habgood, Bruce Klopfenstein, Carolyn Huey. Shown in the insert are Barbara Bryan and Mary Hel- en Fetters, two violin students of Mrs. Moore. The chorus made many ap- pearances, one of the .most ef- fective of which was at the Christmas program given by the Seniors. A group of chor- us boys, acting as pageboys, called at each room to usher the students in a procession to their seats in the auditor- ium, while a brass choir play- ed Adeste Fidelis. Shown in the picture below are a group of chorus students. D. Brewster. Jamieson. Garinger. Back row: Mrs. Moore, R. Mock, M. Juiller- at, M. Bailey, P. Uverla, M. Bellis, D. Kantner, J. Ormsby, Row 3: T. Smith, R. Price, A. McCrum, M. McConochy, M. Stults, A. Scholer, K. Kunce, C. Buck. Row 2f P. Conley, S. Morrical, J. Kerns, A. McKinley, M. Curry, N. Miller, P. Row 1: R. Coulson. M. Shreeve, L. Hutch- ens, P. Markley, A. Beard, R. Likens, A. JUNIOR CLASSICAL LEAGUE THE Junior Classical League is a national organization, founded in 1936 and composed of 403 active chapters in sec- ondary schools in forty-six states, Canada, and Hawaii, making a total membership of over ten thousand students. Our own local chapter had sixteen second-year Latin students enrolled this year. Oflicers for the first semester were as follows: Consul, Joe Hartleyg Praetor, Skippy Mallersg Quaestor, Martha Hen- iserg and Aedile, Joan Kerns. For the second semester they were Consul, Ellen Miller, Praetor, Janet Beard, Quaestor, Martha Heniserg and Aedile, Louise Logan. Meetings were held the first Wednesday of every month with the Consul pre- siding, after which the members were entertained by various programs showing the value and importance of Greek and Roman civilization to our age. The climax of the year's activities was usually a Roman Banquet, held in true Roman fashion from eggs to apples, but this year a trip to Nashville, Tennessee, to visit the replica of the Parthenon was planned. Pictured above are Junior Clas- sical League members. Standing in the rear: Mary Keen, Virginia Sager, Florence Hodgson, Rich- ard Woodbury, James Saxman, Robert Franks, Miss Ruth Alice Harvey CSponsorl. Seated at back table: Phyllis Blank, Jan Beard, Margaret Cheeseman, Ellen Mill- er, Jacqueline Warstler, Louise Logan. At the front table: Joan Kerns, Joe Bob Hartley, Martha Heniser, Skippy Mallers. F.. 5 . 2 35 L MX M. M 'P ,mg L Q. I WP'f.v6 sis ,W fl . .Z ,545 as M' Nw H333 1212. QA' -I ,fm any sf YY 5 ELL w ig.. EGYPTIW Mumww munwwlru CARE numM S 'Inna iw 5 Q vm X Senior Play AGAIN the Class of ,417 proved their aptitude-this time in the dramatic field. The opus presented was HA Date with Judy with the same familiar characters as the radio play by that name. The cast fshown at the rightj was all-star: fFirst row, left to rightj Dale Hummer CStudent Di- rectorj, Mr. Settle fCoaehJ, Bever- ly Hutchens, Mary Jane Delauter, Janeane Bosworth, Csecond rowl Jerry Macklin, George Morrison, Vivian Hummel, Irma Spillman, Everett Steeng fthird rowj Tom Hunt, Doyt Cassel, Alwanda Mab- rey, Naomi Runyong flast rowj Romana Richer, Jan Beard. Checking the property lists, which included everything from a Hershey bar to a caterpillar, are Dale, Mr. Settle, Bev Hutchens who portrayed the inimitable Mitzi, Alwanda Mabrey who was blood- friend Barbara, and Mary Jane Delauter as the incomparable Judy. Behind these people stood a staunch class. some of whom work- ed as ushers, make-up artists, prompters, property men, and fshown at the rightj daunt.less stage hands. Kermit Shaneyfelt supervises while Herb McKee, Bob Myers. and Bob Jackson lower the back drops. Everyone sold tickets like mad. The plot concerns Judy's plans for being Queen of the Community Relief Fund Dance. The seeming- ly insurmountable obstacle of Tootsie Whiteman is finally over- come by Nature in the form of hives. Meanwhile, Judyls endeav- ors in her own behalf furnish rollicking situations. G. A. STRICT requirements must be met before a girl may receive a letter in the Girls' Athletic Associ- ation, but it is an ambition Worthy of achievement. The officers and letter girls this year are shown in the top picture at the left. They are Harriet Lotz, President, Mari- lyn McCrory, Vice-President, Vir- ginia Smiley, Secretary. Girls Winning letters are Irma Spillman falso Treasurerj, Esther Fry, Alwanda Mabrey, and Lillis Col- dren. The Sponsor is Helen Whit- acre. With an increased membership this year of seventy-one, it was necessary to divide the club into two groups, one group coming at seven o'clock and the other at eight. The favorite sport was basketball. In the middle picture at the left is a typical scene of the center jump at the beginning of the game. Girls shown are Wilma Wrights- man, Nadine Swetman, and Alice McCrum. Before and after basketball sea- son, the popular sports were volley- ball, softball, bounceball, and tennis. With facilities for such a variety of sports, the duty of com- ing every other Thursday night did not become tiresome or monot- onous. Everyone looked forward to spending the hour of fun and en- joyment With her schoolmates. A snap of volleyball is shown at the left, Marcia Jellison holding the ball. TYPHOON STAFF PICTURED on this page are the mem- bers of the Typhoon Staff, a group dedicat- ed to the principle of recording the news, the whole news, and nothing but the news of the year 1946-47 at P. H. S. At the top, left, are Kermit Shaneyfelt and Ruth Callahan, Co-Editors, conferring with Mrs. Helen Stevenson, Sponsor, on ideas for the dummy At the top, right, George Morrison and Irma Spillman, Senior Editors, busily trim and mount pictures, while Activities Editors Mary Jane Delauter and Janeane Bos- worth, giggle over their copy. -,br In the circle, Vivian Hummel and Mary Stipp, Faculty and Underclassmen Editors, ponder the identity of some unknown Freshman. In the foreground seriously at work are Bob Jackson and Bob North, Sports Editors. To the right of the circle, Photographer Tom Hunt and Feature Editor Alwanda Mabrey admire the clever illu- strations of Art Editor Floyd Fields. Jerry Macklin, also Photographer, is not pictured. Three of the busiest Staff members were Bonnie Bailey, Grace Whitacre, and Marilyn Ashton, Typists, who had the puzzling task of transcribing the scrawls of copy writers, decorated with editors' red pencil marks, into perfect final copy. In the bottom picture are shown the competent Busi- ness Staff, composed of fleftl Lillis Coldren, Bookkeeper, and the five Salesmen-Iralee White, John Ray, Jeanne Whiteman, Suzi Spade, and Cseated in the foregroundl Herb McKee. They conducted a successful sales cam- paign and distributed 425 Typhoons on Class Day. ,lm- G.I. DEP'T OF VO-AG 'Lx 0. ,, X4 gy Shown below are a few of the boys enrolled in the G. I. School of Vo-Ag. Seated around the table, reading clockwise, are Marcel Welling, Earl Brumm, Paul Rittenhouse, Warren Mc- Michael, Horace Van Matre, Clar- ence Hudson, Jr., Robert Stans- bury, Lawrence Sanders, John Corwin, Harold Journay, Richard Sipe, Glen McBride. Paul R. Macklin is standing in the rear, Not shown in the picture are Orien Clark, Ernest Keller, Robert Pence, Fred Romine, and Jerome Wellman. + PORTLAND High School was one of the first schools in the state to enlarge its program so that returned veterans might take advantage of the educational opportunities guar- anteed by the G. I. Bill of Rights. Mr. P. R. Macklin, P. H. S. Agriculture Teacher, and Mr. H. K. Rippey, County Agent, worked with Mr. Weller through- out the summer so that everything might be ready to start classes for Farm Veterans on September l. The course requires twenty-five clock hours per week of instruction, which is the same as required by a college: how- ever, laboratory work is done on the farm Where the veteran is located instead of in a school room. Seventeen veterans are enrolled in the four year course, and on file is a list of others waiting to enter as soon as some- one drops out or completes his work. The veterans' school differs from the ordinary one in that no township, county, or state lines are recognized, so that the present members of the first G. I. school of Portland come from three different counties-Jay, Blackford, and Adams-and from twelve dif- ferent townships. The personnel is varied, ranging in age from nineteen to forty-three, in training, from the eighth grade to college graduate and from hired hand to farm owners. Because of the experience in conducting night schools for adults which Mr. Macklin had had, little difficulty was en- countered in adapting the work to meet the approval of the Veterans' Administration, and although P. H. S. students missed him this high school classes occupied his mornings onlyl, they were glad that they could have some small share in helping the returned veteran. 40 FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA THE heading Future Farmers of America perhaps looks strange to you. It is the new name for the Vo-Ag Club. Since the beginning of the second semester the club has been one chapter of the national organization, the largest youth organization in the world. Following the record year which the Vo-Ag Club of last year experienced, the department did not let down this year, but continued its plan of sponsoring demonstrations, shows, contests, and judging teams to teach future farmers the skills of modern farming. Although Mr. Macklin could be with the boys only half-days Csee article opposite pagej, the work of the club went on as usual under the following officers: Jerry Macklin, President, Dorwin Bowen, Vice-President, Robert Delauter, Secretary, Robert Miller, Treasurerg Charles Ashley, Sentinel, and Harold Brumm, Reporter. With transportation facilities more accessible this year, the boys were able to take two trips to Purdue and one to Chicago, the latter a three-day trip which was spent at- tending the International Livestock Show and touring such places of interest as the Board of Trade Building, Field Mu- seum, and the Swift Packing Plant. Various contests were held. Leon McCormick won first prize in the Pest-killing Contest by destroying the greatest number of pests. Robert Delauter was awarded the silver loving cup by the Eastern Indiana Livestock Breeders Association for being the out- standing livestock judge in Jay County. The Vo-Ag boys proudly showed their fathers what they had accomplished this year at their annual Father and Son Banquet. The evening's entertainment consisted of a movie, a demonstration, a play, and several talks by members of the Club. Shown above are members of the Future Farmers of America. Back row: Bosworth, Meehan, Ashley, R. Miller, McCormick, L. Stroube, Swetman, M. Miller. Front row: Paul Macklin CSpon- sorb, Imel, Nixon, Keen, Johnson, G. Stroube, Brumm, Florence, Greaf, Starr, Stout, Stults, New- house, Dilworth, Heniser, Steve- son, Bailey. Kneeling: Bowen, Macklin, Delauter. f-A K Z K 41 Qjxfs x Presenting in the third ring, hazardous and hair-raising exploits by the most consistently thrilling daredevils in the history of P. H. S.-the Portland Panthers of l946-47! l Football Basketball Baseball Shown in the photo on the right are Bond, Disher, Ray, Shaneyfelt, and Macklin-five of the Mighty Panthers who Won the Sectional Basket- ball Tournament held at Hartford City. .932 Y ... ' ? WF rg '3 3 4 .K 5: N 'N kx t 2 9,51 Harold Wallace, Coach of the Portland Panthers. FOOTBALL TO follow the undefeated,,untied and unscored upon record of the l946 Football Panthers put this year's boys in a spot. With only John Ray and Kermit Shaneyfelt returning from that team, the 1947 Panthers made a fifty-fifty record by winning three, losing three, and tying one. In none of the games did the Panthers ever give up, and a speedy shifty backfield and a powerful fast-charging line showed that the Portland boys were a team not to be regarded lightly. Great reserve strength was also shown. This year there were eighteen major lettermen and one minor letterman, com- pared with last year's twelve. This reserve strength will un- doubtedly be noticed next year, as only six of the first string will graduate this year. These Seniors-Dale Hummer, Jerry -Macklin, Gerald Loyd, Kermit Shaneyfelt, John Ray, and Ray Hudson-were major cogs in the wheel this season. As a whole, the ,47 season proved very satisfactory with all of the games being hard fought but clean. And, though sometimes defeated, the Panthers were never down for the count but always returned determined to win the next one. Portland High can justly be proud of the fighting Panthers of '47. Below are the boys of the Panther Football Team. Back Row: Wood, L. Williamson, Rickner, Ramsey, Gibson, J. Smith, Smitley, Hartley, Price. Middle Row: Ray, Brewster, Medler, Spitzer, Landfair, Weisel, Landess, Swetman, Resler, Loyd, Wehrly, Shaneyfelt, Bond, Buck, Miller, Brumm, Hatch, Ashley, Delauter, DePoy. Front Row: Bowen CStudent Managerb, Lutz, B. Smith, Brigham, Macklin, Hummer, Fennig, Green, Graves, Williams, Hudson, Horine CStudent Managerb. ,, ,... ,.. ,Y Y. .,,.. .. , . ,W ..1..,,,.,,,.-X. , -V B Y . 44 Portland 0 Garrett 25 In the first encounter of the season the Panthers traveled to Garrett but were no match for the speedy Railroaders and came up on the short end of the score. Played in the afternoon because the night lights at Garrett had not yet been installed, the game was fought under a hot sun and on a dry, dusty gridiron. The Railroaders scored 19 points in the first quarter to coast the rest of the way to victory. The Panthers dis- played plenty of fighting spirit and gained much valuable experience before the final gun sounded. Portland 13 Bluffton 0 The Panthers came back from Garrett to outfight the Bluffton Tigers and tie the records with one loss and one win. Portland racked up two touchdowns and one conver- sion, while Bluffton failed to cross the goal line. Hudson, back from the army, played a great game, his last one before becoming too old to participate in high school contests. He scored one of the Panther touchdowns on a run, while Macklin made another from the 4-yard line. The trophy, captured by last year's squad, remains in the Portland show- case, a coveted emblem of Panther strength. Portland 12 Coldwater 13 Next the Panthers clashed with the Cold- water Cavaliers on the Portland gridiron in a nip-and-tuck battle. Shaneyfelt scored the first marker of the game early in the second quarter on a short pass and the Panthers led at the half, 6 to 0. In the third quarter the Cavaliers scored their first touchdown to knot the game at 6-all. Soon after, however, Hummer passed to Brewster for a 58-yard gain and another touchdown. In the last quarter, Coldwater again scored and converted the extra point which proved to be the decisive factor of the game. The battle ended with the ball in Portland's possession, but time ran out before any more scoring could be done. Portland 6 Hartford City 18 Playing their second season in many years, the Hartford City Airedales got their first taste of victory by upsetting the Panthers. Neither the defensive nor the offensive power of the Panthers was clicking, and Hartford scored twice in the first half and again in the third quarter. The Panthers scored their only touchdown on a pass to Ray from Macklin in the second quarter. A1- though it was a hard-fought game, the gods seemed to be with the Airedales, and the Panthers met their third defeat. Portland 19 Decatur 13 The fighting Panthers came back from their losing streak by downing the Decatur Yellow Jackets, 19 to 13, in a thriller at De- catur. The Panthers scored once during the Hrst half while the Yellow Jackets managed to score twice. It was a different story in the second half, however, for the Panthers scored two more times and with good block- ing and tackling held Decatur scoreless. Brewster, Williams, and Brigham, each play- ing a fine game, accounted for one touch- down apiece. Portland 40 New Haven 0 In the sixth game of the season, the Port- land team trampled the New Haven Lions. Shaneyfelt, completing seven out of nine passes, including two touchdown passes to Brewster and one to Ray, helped swamp the New Haven lads in the best game that the Panthers played. The strategy of quarter- backs Macklin and Hummer, who seemed to know just what the Lions weren't expect- ing, kept the New Haven team completely bewildered. Portland 6 Alexandria 6 The season.was ushered out in perhaps the most thrilling game of all when the Panthers battled the Alexandria Tigers to a tie. Shaneyfelt made the Panther touchdown on a 15- yard run in the first quarter. On the final play of the game, Bond broke away for 41 yards, almost shaking off the lone tackler who -barred his way to the goal line and a Panther victory. Thus, in a thrilling play, ended a grueling season of Panther football. F-ENNI6 GREEN ' fh iifw ' 5? RAY l'VfaoL.sR L-U'1'Es HUMMER AAACKLIN . 46 SVVLTMAN 5 ' L ' ' Tl. uf L5 HATCH - SHANEYFELT WEIJEL I-UYD 'fin Mgkvg s FX My I' in V4 K Q. 7 ug f 3 Wvunlams Gfwve-S sm.-fu BHEWSTER Sxnvfvsf? 4 s. . 1 B 916 HA Nl ,, K f xx.. ,. ...Q 'F ' . ffm bl J 1 ., n f l t j' - K ylmmv. W H u U s o N ' ,A ,MM -, - .J FCCTBALL LETTERMEN B M r liar ' I ll 3 5:0 V .. wx ON the opposite page are shown the pic- tures of the eighteen men who won letters in football this season. Ray, who played end, played a well-bal- anced game throughout the season, while Brewster, who held down the other end of the line, was best on offense and caught many passes for long gains. Holding the tackle positions were Graves, one of the best of the Panther linemen, Green, one of the biggest reasons opponents failed through the lines, and Fennig, who, though inexperi- enced, played good ball, both on offense and defense. In the guard positions, Coach Wallace plac- ed three very capable players: Bob Smith, who could always be counted on to play a good game, Lutes, who almost always got his man, and Swetman-uNobody got through him. The center position was held by Hatch, who did his part to see that the Pan- thers did not lose control of the ball. ln the backfield, two Seniors took over the quarterback spot: Hummer, whose smart leadership and shrewd strategy kept the Panthers a threat throughout the year, and Macklin, who carried the burden of defense and broke up many pass plays. Hudson, Loyd, and Brigham held down the fullback spot. Hudson was the chief offensive player in the first few games, while later Loyd and Brigham capably filled the gap he left in the squad. At halfback, Shaneyfelt's fast shifty run- ning made long gains and Weisel could al- ways be counted on to gain through the line. Medler was one of the toughest players in the backfield, while Williams, also in the halfback position, was best on defense, and kept many opponents from making long gains, Several snaps of the games are shown abovg, as well as a shot of the cheer leaders, and one of Hummer and Ray admiring the trophy which the Panther victory over the Bluffton Tigers entitled them to keep in their possession for another year. 47 BASKETBALL The Panther Basketball Team is shown above. Standing: Dish- er, Shaneyfelt, Graves, Brewster, Ray, Macklin, Williams, Spitzer. Kneeling: Bright, Bond, Coach Wallace. R sh f ut- ' 0 NW 0- Ol - I rs V J D nn W r :- 48 FRlDAY morning pep session-the line of fans Waiting for the doors to open-the smell of pop-corn in the hall-the inability of students to keep their minds on their studies-all this, and much more heralded the fact that basketball season had once more arrived. And what a thrilling season it turned out to be! The Mighty Panthers fought their Way through a tough schedule to emerge with a total of eighteen wins and six losses. They won the Sectional Tournament for the second straight year, and came within two points of upsetting the highly favored Huntington Vikings in the final game of the Regional. They were a peppy team, a fast team, and a fighting team. They had height in Brewster and Ray and speed in Bond and Disher, and they had the spirit that never says die. They won several of their games by scoring in the last minute of play. Four boys-Disher, Macklin, Ray, and Shaneyfelt- were Seniors, but Bond, Brewster, Bright, Graves, Spitzer, and Williams will all be back next year. Portland 46 Bluffton 45 The Panthers opened the season in a thrill- ing manner by defeating the Bluffton Tigers by a score of 46 to 45. The closeness of the score was due to the inability of the Pan- thers to hit at the foul line, as they made only 11 of 37 possible free points. Bond was high point man for Portland with 14 points, while Disher scored 12 points and Brewster made 10. Portland 50 Union City 35 Portland kept the slate clean by downing the Union City Wildcats in the second game of the season. Leading at the half by a score of 19 to 9, the Panthers allowed the Union City boys to outpoint them in the third quarter and were ahead by only 29 to 25 at the beginning of the fourth. In the fourth the Panthers went to town and scored 21 points to make the final score read 50 to 35. Ray was high with 15 points, while Brewster and Disher scored 11 each. Portland 42 Hartford City 45 The Panthers met their first defeat of the season by losing to the Hartford City Aire- dales. The Portland boys fought hard all the way, but were unable to overcome the fire- power of the Airedales. They threatened to go ahead in the last minute, but the breaks were against them, and they had to bow be- fore superior playing. Portland 49 Berne 30 The Panthers came back from the Hart- ford game to prove that they were still one of the strongest teams around by defeating the Berne'Bears, 49 to 30. The long shots of Bright and Disher were the high points of the game, and Brewster did excellent work on rebounds. This victory brought the records to 3 wins and 1 loss. Portland 45 Dunkirk 43 The Panthers met the Speedcats on Port- land's floor and eked out a 45 to 43 tri1,u'nph. It was a close game all the way with the Speedcats hitting more from long range and the Panthers stood out at the charity lane. However, it was Bright's shot from long range in the last few seconds when the score was knotted at 43-43 which pulled the game out of the fire for the Panthers. Portland 41 Coldwater 38 The Panthers traveled to Coldwater to meet the Coldwater Cavaliers. This was an- other close game with the Panthers winning 41 to 38 in a three-minute overtime. The score was knotted something like thirteen times and the teams exchanged leads six or seven times. The Panthers, however, proved too much for the Cavaliers in the overtime, out-scoring them 7 to 4. Portland 33 Pennville 25 The Panthers played host to the Penn- ville Bulldogs and defeated them 33 to 25. The Bulldogs took an early lead and for the first three quarters outplayed the Panthers, but once again the Panthers' accuracy at ffhe charity lane kept them in the game as they hit better than eighty per cent of their free throws. The fourth quarter was a different story as the Panthers outclassed the Bull- dogs, scoring in the first .minute of the final stanza which put the Panthers ahead for the first time. They increased their margin then and made their season record 6 games won and 1 lost. Portland 43 Ft. Recovery 44 The Panthers met the Ft. Recovery Indians on the local hardwood, losing their second game of the season, 44-43. The Indians were never far ahead but the Panthers could not seem to overcome even a one or two point advantage and were edged out in another one of those close ones. , , ,mf 45, W e. 41 as Qf -. f ,, ff 6 'S K' 1 N ? l s 1-X 'S is . Y f--4 iuirgx-.Q Portland 33 Hagerstown 40 The Hagerstown Tigers proved too much for the Panthers as they downed the Port- land Five, 40 to 33. The Tigers were hitting from the field with uncanny accuracy and the Panthers were unable to match them. Only once did the Panthers even knot the score but could not keep the pace. This was the Panthers' second straight loss and their fourth of the season. Portland 42 Winchester 44 The Panthers journeyed to Winchester to meet the Winchester Yellowjackets and were handed their third straight loss, 44 to 42. Again the Panthers had another one of those close games. The score was tied five times and the teams switched the lead thirteen times during the thirty-two minutes of ac- tion. The Panthers held a one point advan- tage in the last two minutes, but C. D. Owens who scored twenty-one points for the Yellow- jackets won the game for them. Portland 42 Union City 32 The Panthers defeated the Union City Wild- cats for the second time of the '46-,47 basket- ball season, 42 to 32. The Wildcats started out strong leading all of the first half until the last minute when the Panthers finally went ahead for the first time. During the second half, the Panthers maintained a lead which the Wildcats could not overcome. Portland 57 Dunkirk 36 Avenging their Big Four loss, the Panthers trounced the Speedcats, 57 to 36. It was an even match during the first half, but in the third stanza the Panthers poured it on and the Speedcats were unable to keep the pace. Ray, Brewster, and Bright sparked the Panthers to another victory. The Panthers now had won two of their three encounters with the Speedcats. Portland 64 Montpelier 31 The Montpelier Pacers were next on the schedule and were easily downed by the score of 64 to 31. The Panthers began to show improvement and power as they took the lead in the beginning of the first quarter and kept it all the way. They outscored the Pacers in every quarter, hitting consist- ently from the field and at the charity lane. Brewster, who scored nineteen points, topped the Panthers. Portland 46 Albany 47 The Albany Wildcats traveled to Portland to meet the Panthers and downed them 47 to 46. The Panthers trailed most of the time but rallies kept them within striking distance. Only in the closing minutes of the game were the Panthers ever ahead. However, with fifty-five seconds to go and the Panthers lead- ing by one point, the Wildcats counted two quick fielders and one by the Panthers gave the Wildcats a one-point victory at the gun. Portland 42, Redkey 40 The Panthers halted a Redkey rally in the final quarter to down the Wolves 42-40. The game was almost a duplication of the Pan- ther-Redkey game in the County Tourney except that the Wolves' rally was stopped before they could knot the score. The Panthers were out in front by a wide margin during the first half. Starting a rally in the third quarter, the Wolves were within two points of knotting the score several times but could never quite make it. Portland 63 Decatur 27 In the final game of the regular season the Panthers romped over the Yellowjackets, 63 to 27. The Yellowjackets took an early lead, but could not keep it. - The Panthers were hitting both from the field and at the charity lane. All in all, the Yellowjackets were no match for the Mighty Panthers after they started clicking. P' SECO ND TEAM The second team of the Panther squad made an excellent record this year, losing only one game all season. Last year for the first time, a second team tourney was held. Schools participating were Bluffton, De- catur, Winchester, and Portland. A trophy is awarded the winner. The first team to win it three years in a row gets to keep it, and Portland has one year to go. Shown in the picture at the upper left are Eugene Resler and Ward Weisel, admiring the trophy. At the upper right is a Portland player cutting down the net after the winning game. Losing their only game to Hartford City, and by only one point, the second team were a tough rugged bunch. They are pictured on the left. Back row, left to right: Spitzer, Weisel, Resler, Ashley, Williams, Miller. Front row, kneeling: Medler, C. Jones, Jetter, R. Jones. The bottom picture shows the Portland gymnasium, crowded to capacity as it al- ways was for all the home games this last year. Below is the second team schedule Portland Bluffton Portland Union City Portland Hartford City Portland Berne Portland Dunkirk Portland Coldwater Portland Pennville Tourney Portland Winchester Portland Bluffton Portland Ft. Recovery Portland Hagerstown Portland Winchester Portland Union City Portland Dunkirk Portland Albany Portland Redkey 5 Portland Decatur Portland Montpelier BASKETBALL TOURNAMENTS Big Four Tourney ALTHOUGH Portland had previously played only one of the four participating teams, the Panthers entered the annual New Year's Day Tourney with high hopes. They won their afternoon game by downing the Red- key Wolves, 38 to 35. Since they had al- ready beaten the Dunkirk Speedcats, they were confident of victory when Dunkirk de- feated Albany in the afternoon session. But in the night game the Panthers were hounded by the jinx which has always seemed to pursue them in Big Four Tourneys, allowing them to win only two in the past ten years. The final score was Dunkirk 33, Portland 32. The Panthers had played a fighting game all the way, however, and their spirits were lightened by the presentation of the Sports- man's Trophy to Brewster Qsee cut, page 541. County Tourney Portland was doomed to disappointment once more as the Panthers fought their way to the finals of the County Tournament, only to lose to Redkey in a heart-breaker. The Panthers had met the Poling Yellowjackets in the first game and had no trouble downing them by a score of 73 to 30. And in the second game, the Panthers easily won over the Pennville Bulldogs, 33 to 21. Then, in the finals, Portland started like a house afire and finished the first half, leading 21 to ll. The second half was all Redkey, how- ever, and the Wolves passed the Panthers to win the tourney, 33 to 28. Eliminative Tournaments-The Sectional The Panthers won their first game of the Sectional by defeating the Bryant Owls, 73 to 13. In the second game, the Panthers were almost upset by the fast Roll Rollers, but Brewster tipped in a foul shot, which had been missed, in the last thirty seconds of play and won the game by a score of 33 to 32. The Panthers had no difficulty with the Pennville Bulldogs in the semi-final game, 57 to 28, and met Hartford City in the final game. Having lost to this bitter rival earlier in the season, the Panthers were out for re- venge and found it by defeating the Aire- dales by one point. Thus, Portland won the right to advance to the Regional. Regional Tourney Defending champions by virtue of having Won in 1946, the Panthers entered the tourna- 52 ment this year with only an outside chance to win. They defeated Monroe, 36 to 33, and advanced to the finals to meet the favored Huntington Vikings in the evening session. The Panthers took an early lead and at one time led the Vikings 12 to 2, but the Vikings were not to be denied and slowly narrowed the lead until the Panthers were ahead only two points at the half. The long shots of the Vikings sharp-shooters could not be stopped and the score went the other way by nine points at the end of the third quarter. The gap was closed, however, and the Panthers tied the score with two minutes to play. The Vikings, in the last minute of play, took a four point lead, which Brewster narrowed to two points in the last few seconds. The game ended 55 to 53 in favor of the Vikings, but much credit must be given to the Pan- thers for ending their season in what many say was the best game the team had ever played. Below: An oft seen but always thrilling sight- Brewster tipping in a basket. BASKETBALL SNAPS Just try and find a seat! In the picture on the left, John Ray is shown making a basket against Redkey. At the right, X Coach Wallace is outlin- ing a play on the black- board. Here are the Portland Cheer Leaders-Virginia Smiley, Everett Steen, and Alwanda Mabrey. 53 TOURNEY SNAPS At the right are Ray, Disher, Shaney- felt, and Bond watching as Coach Wal- lace explains a play. The middle picture and the one at the bottom are scenes of the Panthers as they were practicing in the Hunt- ington gym. Darrel Brewster was awarded the Sportsmanship Trophy offered by the Albany American Legion Post at the Big Four Tournament held annually on New Year's Day at Dunkirk. This is the Hrst year the award has been made, and Portland is proud that a Panther was the honored player. Brewster is shown below, the picture courtesy of the Redkey Times. 4 BASKETBALL LETTERMEN Top row, left to right: Darrel Brewstere-6 feet 3-Center-Darrel was top scorer of the Panthers with a total of 310 points. He was a fine ballhandler and set up many fine plays with his brilliant passes. Don Graves-5 feet 10-Forward-Although Don was not a high scorer, scoring only 53 points, he made up for it by playing excellent defensive ball throughout the season and saved the ball for the Panthers many times. John Ray-6 feet 3-Forward-Scoring 178 points, Big John was one of the two tallest members of the team and was always a constant threat to opposing teams. He played at his peak in the Sectional and Regional Tournaments. Forrest Disher-5 feet 9--Guard-Second highest scorer of the squad with 222 points, Forkey played consistently good ball through the season but was held down in the Sectional Tourney. Richard Bond-5 feet 7-Guard-The smallest and fastest man on the squad, Dick scored 191 points during the season and was always in there fighting. His cool thinking saved the game for the Panthers on more than one occasion. Bottom row, left to right: Jerry Macklin-5 feet 10-Forward-Jerry play- ed good ball whenever he got a chance. Fifty- second Macklin played his best game against Poling in the County Tourney, scoring 8 points of his season total of 12. Raymond Williams-5 feet 9-Forward-Bud was one of the two boys who played both second and first team ball. Scoring 9 points in the Hrst team play, Bud gained much experience which should prove valuable next year. John Bright-5 feet 8-Guard-A dependable de- fensive and offensive player, John was a dead shot on long two-handers, scoring 191 points. He is best remembered for sinking the three decisive points in the Sectional against Hartford City. Francis Spitzer-5 feet 11-Forward-Bud was the second of the two who played both Hrst and second team ball. VVhile not playing in many games, Bud scored 16 points for the first team and should play regular ball next year. Kermit Shaneyfelt-5 feet ll-Guard--Kermit scored 30 points during the season and was a good ball handler and an excellent guard, holding down his man when it was necessary that the opponent not score. BASEBALL IN 1946 the Panthers had a fairly good baseball season, winning 5 games and losing 4. Mound chores were taken care of by Clyde Beeler and Charles Buck, while the rest of the Portland squad did a com- mendable job of holding down their posi- tions. The Panthers of '47 have several veteran men back-Dick Bond, Darrel Brewster, Charles Buck, Forrest Disher, Don Graves, Doyle Hatch, Herb McKee, John Ray, Eu- gene Resler, Jack Skinner, and Bud Spitzer. The Panther Nine will be seeking revenge this spring from Fort Recovery, Winchester, Hartford City, and Union City-the four teams at whose hands they suffered their defeats last season. At the left are the boys of the Panther Baseball Team of 1946, shown seated on the bleachers one day after prac- tice. Back row, left to right: Dar- rel Brewster, Dick Bond, Clyde Beeler, Herb McKee, Charles Buck, Jim Priest. Middle row: Jack Skinner, Ralph Ormsby, Eugene Resler, Don Graves, Bud Spitzer. Rog- er Bowen, Doyle Hatch. Front row: Bob Gibson, John Ray, Alvin Boise, Don Loy, Duane Hummel, Forrest Dish- er. Games and scores for 1946 were as follows: Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland Portland 3 Bryant 1 25 Dunkirk 2 6 Ft. Recovery 1 6 Union City 5 4 Ft. Recovery 5 1 Winchester 6 6 Hartford City 7 7 Hartford City 4 5 Union City 6 I GIRLS' GYM CLASSES ACTIVITIES in the girls' gym classes, un- Weather, outdoor sports such as softball and der the direction of Miss Helen Whitacre, tennis were enjoyed. 'When Winter drove varied greatly this year. During warm the girls inside, they played basketball fy, 1 5 , Hamel, , tshown in the circleJ, volley- ball Cbottom centerj, and bouneeball, and also enjoyed ealisthenics, such as push-ups tbackgroundb and toe-touch- ing fupper rightj. Aside from the regular gym classes, a noon league of bas- ketball teams was organized and regular tourneys were olayed. 57 Senior Activities Marilyn Ashton-Y-Teens, 1-2-3-45 Chorus, 15 Ty- phoon Staff, 4. Bonnie Bailey-Y-Teens, 15 Chorus, 15 Typhoon Staff, 4. Phyllis Bailey-Y-Teens, 3-4. 'LHer treasures are her tressesf' Ruby Marceil Bailey-Chorus, 3-4. Contentment is happiness. Janet Beard-Y-Teens, 1-2-3-45 Y-Teen Cabinet, 3-45 Sec'y Y-Teens, 45 Jr. Classical League, 45 Band, 25 Chorus, 25 Jr. Class Play, 3. Lewis Boggs-Hi-Y, 2-3. 'Stately and tall he moves in the hall, The chief of a thousand for grace. Janeane Bosworth--Y-Teens, 1-2-3-45 Y-Teen Cab- inet, 45 Chorus, 1-2-35 Jr. Class Play, 35 Sec'y- Treas. of Sr. Class, 45 Typhoon Stall, 4. Barbara Boyd-Y-Teens, 1-3-45 Chorus, 1-2-35 Mine is a soft heart? Howard Breymier-Vo-Ag, 1-2-3-4. Perpetual cheerfulness is a sure sign of wisdom. Ruth Callahan-Y-Teens, 1-2-3-45 Y-Teen Cab- inet, 45 G.A.A., 1-25 Jr. Classical League, 25 Chorus, 15 Typhoon Staff, 4. Doyt Cassel-Moved to Portland from Jefferson. My life is a battle-against teachers, that is. Lillis Ann Coldren-Y-Teens, 2-3-45 G.A.A., 1-2- 3-45 Jr. Classical League, 25 Chorus, 15 Typhoon StaH, 4. Alice Cooper- She can be imitated by none, nor paralleled by any, but by herself. if 3.5, 5,3- XX H W w A G N fll .1 'Q- -1.5 1- 58 Annabelle Cromer-Y-Teen, 1-2-3-45 Y-Teen Cabinet, 3-45 Pres. Y-Teens, 45 Jr. Classical League, 3. Mary Jane Delauter-Y-Teens, 1-2-3-45' Y-Teen Cabinet, 45 Chorus, 1-2-35 Cheerleader Commit- tee, 45 Typhoon Staff, 4. Forrest Disher-Hi-Y, 2-3-45 Basketball, 45 Base- ball, 3-45 Varsity UP Club, 3-45 Cheerleader Committee, 4. Sharon Elick- A hand as liberal as the light of day-. John Ewry-Hi-Y, 3-4. He looked at all he met sad and Wan. Floyd Fields-Hi-Y, 3-45 Typhoon Staff, 4. The wildest colts make the best horses? Clarence Franklin-Chorus, 2-3. He'd rather lose his dinner than his jest. Esther Fry-Y-Teens, 3-45 G.A.A., 1-2-3-45 Jr. Classical League, 25 Chorus, 1. Phyllis Gettinger-Y-Teens, 15 G.A.A. 15 Chorus, 3-4. Evelyn Gibson-Y-Teens, 2-3-45 Chorus, 3-4. 'AA good example is the best sermon. Martina. Grady-Y-Teens, 1-2-3-4. The best comes in small packages. Dorothy I-Iabgood-Moved here from Muncie, Indiana. Y-Teens, 45 G.A.A., 4. Clarence Harmon-- A stout heart breaks bad luck. Thurman Hisey-Vo-Ag, 1-2. Yon Hisey hath a lean and hungry lookf' Duane Horine-Hi-Y, 2-3-45 Student Manager, 1-2-3-4. Ray Hudson-Football, 2-3-45 Basketball, 2-35 Varsity PU Club, 4. Vivian Hummel-Y-Teens, 1-2-3-45 Y-Teens Cab- inet, 45 Jr. Classical League, 25 Chorus, 15 Cheerleader Committee, 45 Typhoon Staff, 4. Dale Hummer--Hi-Y, 2-3-45 Vice-Pres. Hi-Y, 35 Pres. of Hi-Y, 45 Football, 45 Varsity P Club, 45 Varsity P Club Reporter, 45 Vice-Pres. of Jr. Class, 35 Pres. of Sr. Class, 45 Jr. Play, 3. Tom Hunt-Christmas play, 45 Cheerleader Com- mittee 45 Typhoon Staff, 4. Beverly Hutchens-Y-Teens, 2-3-45 Y-Teen Cab- inet, 45 Chorus, 25 Jr. Class Play, 3. Robert Jackson-Hi-Y, 3-45 Jr. Classical League, 25 Typhoon Staff, 4. Orval Johnston-Vo-Ag, 1-2-3-4. All his dealings are square and above the board? Patricia Kunce-Chorus, 1-2-3. Her smiles be- come her well. A Mary Ann Ledbetter-Y-Teens, 2-45 G.A.A., 25 Jr. Classical League, 2. Gerald Loyd-Hi-Y, 3-45 Sgt.-at-Arms of Hi-Y, 45 Football, 45 Varsity P Club, 4. Herbert McKee-Hi-Y, 2-3-45 Typhoon Staff, 4. As honest a man as ever the sun shone on. Dorothy McLane-Moved here from Townsend, Montana. A blue eye is a true eye. Fred McLaughlin-'tMy heart is as true as steel. Senior Activities Alwanda Mabrey-Y-Teens, 1-2-3-43 Y-Teen Cabinet, 43 G.A.A., 1-2-3-43 Jr. Classical League, 33 Chorus, 13 Cheerleader, 43 Cheerleader Com- mittee, 43 Jr. Class Play, 33 Typhoon Staff, 4. Jerry Macklin-Hi-Y, 43 Vo-Ag., 1-2-3-43 Vice- Pres. of Vo-Ag, 33 Pres. of Vo-Ag, 43 Football, 43 Basketball, 43 Varsity P Club, 43 Jr. Class Play, 33 Typhoon Staff, 4. George Morrison-Hi-Y, 2-3-43 Treas. of Hi-Y, 3: Vice-Pres. of Hi-Y, 43 Jr. Play, 33 Cheerleader Committee, 33 Jr. Classical League, 2g Typhoon Staff, 43 Vice-Pres. of Sr. Class, 4. David Myers- Good people are scarce. Robert Myers-Hi-Y, 2-3-43 Hi-Y Chaplain, 33 Vo-Ag, 1-2. Robert North-Hi-Y, 2-3-43 Christmas Play, 43 Cheerleader Committee, 33 Typhoon Staff, 4. Betty Pensinger-Chorus, 1-2-3. Kindness is ever the begetter of kindness. Ruth Pfeifer-Chorus, 2-3. Gentle of speech, beneficent of mind- June Marie Platt- She has common sense that in a way is uncommon? John Ray-Hi-Y, 2-3-43 Football, 3-43 Basketball, 3-43 Baseball, 3-43 Varsity P Club, 3-43 Sec'y. Treas. of Varsity P Club, 43 Cheerleader Com- mititfee,143 Band, 1-2-33 Orchestra, 1-2-33 Typhoon Sta , . George Reichard-Hi-Y, 3-4. Truly generous is the truly wise. Charles Rhodehamel-Hi-Y, 3-4. Foremost man of all this world- Ramona Richer-Y-Teens, 1-2-3-43 Y-Teen Cab- inet, 43 Treas. of Y-Teens, 43 Jr. Classical League, 23 Cheerleader Committee, 33 Jr. Class Play, 33 Christmas Play, 4. Naomi Runyon-Y-Teens, 13 G.A.A., 13 Chorus, 1-2-3Q Christmas Play, 4. Virginia Sager-Jr. Classical League, 43 Moved here from Gray. She speaks gently. Max Sanders- Of all the king's knights, he is the flower. Kermit Shaneyfelt-Hi-Y, 2-3-42 Sec'y of Hi-Y, 43 Football, 3-43 Basketball, 43 Varsity P Club, 3-43 Pres. of Varsity PU Club, 43 Jr. Class Pres., 33 Jr. Play, 33 Chorus, 23 Typhoon Staff, 4. Mary Ellen Shreeve-Chorus, 2. She has more goodness in her little finger than most have in their whole bodies. - Tom Smith-Vo-Ag, 2. Friendship is a shelter- ing tree. . Glen Sockrider- You are a faithful friend, the medicine of life. Luther Sockrider- An easy minded soul, and always was. Suzanne Spade-Y-Teens, 1-2-3-43 Y-Teen Cab- inet, 43 Jr. Classical League, 33 Band, 1-2g Ty- phoon Staff, 4. Irma Spillman-Y-Teens, 1-2-3-43 Y-Teens Cab- inet, 3-43 G.A A., 1-2-3-43 Sec'y-Treas. of G.A.A., 13 Treas. of G.A.A., 43 Jr. Classical League, 23 Chorus, 13 Cheerleader Committee, 43 Jr. Play, 33 Sec'y-Treas. of Jr. Class, 33 Typhoon Staff, 4. Everett Steen-Jr. Classical League, 33 Cheer- leader, 43 Cheerleader Committee, 3-43 Jr. Class Play, 33 Christmas Play, 1. Mary Ann Stipp-Y-Teens, 13 G.A.A., 13 Chorus, 1-2-33 Typhoon Staff, 4. Joan Stults-K'Thy fair hair my heart enchainedf' Frances Swank-Jr. Classical League, 33 Chorus, 3-4. Consistency, thou art a jewel. Grace Whitacre-Y-Teens, 1-2-33 G.A.A., 1-2-33 Typhoon Staff, 4. Iralee White-Typhoon Staff, 4. t'Mark the perfect man and behold the uprightf' ' Jean Whiteman-Y-Teens, 2-3-43 G.A.A., 23 Jr. Classical League, 23 Typhoon Staff, 4. Gordon Yeager-- Gentleman is written legibly on his brow. Jack Zerkel-Chorus, 23 Jr. Classical League, 3. As honest a man as ever trod shoe leather. Y r V S5 -'X G-.l' .., 7' CN dn 1' -ea 9 3' ,SK 5 35,3 fl? -A11 2 lik. ' K x, 3 . -51' Q35 -- BEHIND THE SCENES TO an outsider a circus would seem all fun and play, certainly not work. But behind every performance is an enormous amount of imagination, direction, and just plain elbow grease. So with our P.H.S. Circus. To outsiders it looks as though horseplay and puppy love make up a high-school career. But before we gain the spotlight as graduating Seniors We must study, and work, and study some more. Some of the things we study are fun-some are like castor oil-good for us but so nasty to take. Behind the performance, too, are the teachers. They must train and mold us into intel- ligent young men and women. They .must teach us those things we don't like as well as those we do-which adds up to a sizable task. In the last year of our four years' training we begin to show whether we will make sea- soned performers. For those students who show promise, efforts are made to take them to the top. State scholarships are offered Cshown in picturej which help many assume responsible places in an adult world. This year Pepsi Cola Scholarship tests were given to three Senior delegates: Dale Hummer, Irma Spillman, and Ruth Callahan. After all these efforts come the performance-the graduation. But we wish to empha- size that without this preparation, this hard work, a performer can never be a star. 'l'o the left, Row l: Vo-Ag training is of prac- tical value. Shown are Meehan, tseatedi Brumm, Dclauter, Swetman, and Hreymier. The study of English grammar is one of the necessary evils. Jay Wood explains sentence structure in Mr. Farris' Frosh class. ltow Z: Miss Current's history classes are the scene of some fierce battles, verbal, of course. tln the circlej Buddy Green has shown outstanding talent in mechanical drawing, which promises to he his future starring role. Biology students Find interest in the plant and animal world. Row 3: John Ewry consults Mrs. Cheek on a knotty problem in Bookkeeping. Typing is a popular subject with the vocational-minded stu- dents of today. In the large circle: Robert Myers, Floyd Fields, Jerry Macklin, and George Morrison at the back table, and Irma Spillman, Alwanda Mabrey, and Robert North at the front table take state scholar- ship tests. Below, Row 1: Study hall is a catch-all for studying, sleeping, gossiping, or romaneing. Dick Bond lights a Bunson burner for a chemistry ex- periment. Row 2. John Bright and Marjorie Myers find Mr. Bair's geometry class a fine mind builder. Cln the circle? Norman Weaver works in the shop. Library class has more boys than girls-an odd but reassuring fact to Miss Harvey. Row 3: Miss Turner's art classes stress the im- portance of beauty in any civilization. Mr. Smith teaches the precise art of mechanical drawing. me xl ylwzw SUMMER The days fly by and vacation is almost over. Drugstore cow- boys Forky, Jerry, Duane, and Elvin while away the time. Bud Williams swims. Ann and Anita hoe. Kids Day arrives with free movies and a Soapbox derby. SEPTEMBER School starts in a mad rush UD of excitement OJ Don't look so anxious, boys. Old acquaint- ances are renewed. Cronies Macklin and Settle. Sweet Sen- iors Jeanne and Annie. With much hairpulling the Cheer- leader committee picks the yell leaders. First clash in football and the Garrett Railroaders beat us. Hi-Y pledges Jerry, Doyt, Ralph, Duane, Bruce, and Jack. Panthers emerge victorious over Bluffton Tigers. G.A.A. initiates Sue, Anita, Nancy, Alice, Mar- tha Sue, Barbara and Pat. Who is that pocketbook carrying? Of course, Miss Whitacre! Consti- tution Day brings an interesting informative program. Mr. Fields takes advantage of pledge Lutz. Nice shine! 'tHandsome Wal- lace introduces our football team at pep session. Coldwater Cavaliers introduce them- selves to the tune of a one point victory. Bud tells Bev how we'll beat Hartford. Guess what? We lose. We can always beat De- catur, though. .X 1 k 1V K ffm - iw QQ? gs A , g fp if . 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A clever play, treats, angel music and Hi-Y Dance topped off by two weeks vacation. Nancy makes pret- ty music. JANUARY The Big Four blights a Happy New Year. The world turns into a fairyland and the roads to sheets of glass. Hagerstown wins. Back to school and Lillis and Esther are overjoyed UD County Tourney- let's forget it. Y-Teens sponsor the concessions. Panthers get stung by Winchester Yellowjackets. Donft fall, Ike! Junior Day shows their originality and cute yell-leaders Pat, Rhea, Kay and Jeannette. Panthers beat Union City Wild- cats. Ruth leans on a lamppost. March of Dimes is in full swing. Kids buy candy from Y-Teens. Re- venge is so sweet. We beat Dun- kirk 2l points. Who you looking for, fellows? 'Pelier Pacers are no match for the Panthers. Neither is Dick for Maggie. Q ' XX figs. 5 1 ll 9 .B vg , 3- , 4 K K x , QPVV A v ,Q ,Q A gl 3 i MX S 5 14 x qw Q A f ',1,g.m,. . 9 1. K 3 ' A 2 .JN . N 1 Y A W L' .. K R.. W, - xv' . L Z if ' , X, , SQ an K K K . X 633- f 6, A X X 3 my Qi, 5 3 Q? ' jx 0,5 i if H 5 NS 'su a Nw-wx X v 4' fkgl, X' Q ff gf? F . 5 W i 1 3 Q5 SQ ?4?'Y,-n Y -M . an ' -f X P-are at jg ,X P ' sm h L 1 W fX'I ' xy wfif fl? QNX A -51,5 ks Niki-1 45 9533 N. 53 , R 5 A ' gem Y .Lk x if f A E APRIL Sue bikes to school. Senior romance: Dale and Jeanne. Warm weather brings spring fever. Freddie, Ruby Nell, Wanda and Hor- sey seem to have it. April brings baseball and Forky is up to bat. Seniors love the teachers all of a sudden. Everett chats with Miss White. Camera fiends are out again. Irma tells them where to stand. Mrs. Crowe is right at home here after eight months stay. Big Bob embraces little Bob and Jerry. Juniors talk about Seniors as though they were already gone. Donnie and Horsey get chummy. Ables and Naomi argue over the balloon. Seniors are on their last lap. June Marie and Grace study UD. MAY Senior play. Pat, Maggie and Marilyn tell Everett what they think about it. Gals shop for spring clothes. Jack and Nadine sit this one out. Senior boys set sloppy styles. Dates are made for the reception. That must be what John, Forky and Hudson are asking Rhea and Ruth about. Mary, Vecil, and Mary K. grin at the birdie. Mr. Bair has spring fever, too. Studies suffer while we enjoy the weather. Tomorrow is Class Day. Janie con- soles Martina. Vo-Ag has ice cream party. Miller is full UD. Last week and Seniors dash about, proud and sad. Class Day and Typhoons . . . Juniors throw a bang-up Re- ception . . . Reverend McCance delivers Bac- calaureate address . . . Commencement fol- lowed by the Alumni Banquet . . . and the performance for the 1946-47 Season is over!! Mr. and Mrs. Don Pedlow View the trophics awarded in the ping pong tournament. YOUTHICENTER THE Rec, as we affectionately call it, is three and a half years old, having been founded in the fall of 1944. Many persons thought that with the ending of the war the Center would pass from usefulness, but this was not the case. So much has it become a part of our everyday life that we feel lost without it, as evidenced by our un- happiness when the Rec was closed for a month last fall. In February, a new director, Don Pedlow from In- dianapolis, was placed in charge. Mr. Pedlow is a graduate of Butler University and is Well-qualified for his position, having served as assistant director of various youth centers in Indianapolis. He will also be in charge of the summer recreation program. Already there are several new projects underway-the arranging of pool and ping pong tournaments, the organization of a track team, and a dance band, to mention only a few. Student members of the council this year were Fred Newhouse, Presidentg Forrest Disher, Vice-President, Harriet Lotz, Secretary-Treasurer, Nadine Swetman and Sue Morrical, Freshman representatives, John Bright and Virginia Smiley, Sophomore representatives, Richard Bond, Junior representative, and Ray Hudson, Senior representative. HONOR ROLL Sarah Helen Leonhard Pretty Sarah Helen is Mr. Brubaker's Girl Friday. She is ever at his beck and call, and, it might be added, the rest of the school, too. She's mail girl, keeper of the ac- tivity tickets records, opener of locked keyless lockers, and caretaker of our lost articles. Betty Lingo Pert little Betty is secre- tary to Mr. Weller. She also acts as quartermaster for school supplies. Betty, have you got-? and whatever it is, she generally finds it for us. She's everyone's favorite and ranks high on our honor roll. William Bechdolt and Chester Dawson This duo deserve much cred- it and praise. Together they keep our school clean and ever ready for use. During the cold winter they kept us warm, and when we met at night, one or the other was always on hand. Patrons As always, the Typhoon carries no ad- vertising, but the following business firms and professional men purchased books and hence receive this recognition for their in- terest in the Staff and P. H. S. Adair Hotel Frank Aper Armstrong Book Store Ferd Badt Baird Funeral Home Dean Bishop Dr. Richard H. Booher Boston Store Callahan Radio Service Drs. J. L. Chitwood and W. A. Citizens Bank Commercial Review Dr. C. R. Davidson Maurice Elberson Evans Furniture Store First National Bank Franklin Firestone Service Jay Goodman Frank Green Haffner Hardware Store Don Hammitt Milligan Hardy Chevrolet Sales Corporation Home Cafe Hunt Studio Dr. Forrest Keeling Kroger's Grocery McLe1lan's 5c to 351.00 Store Morris 5c to 351.00 Store Dr. G. G. Morrison Mutual Security Company Maxwell Naas Dr. J. E. Nixon Parks Motor Sales Peoples Bank Portland Motor Parts Portland Music Center Portland Office and School S Reitenour Superservice Emmett Saxman Dr. W. D. Schwartz S.mith's Department Store Stablers' Drug Store Syphers Bros. Drug Store Valentine's Gift Shop Wehrly Motor Sales Louis S. Weiler J. A. Williams upply Store Thanks to: The Indianapolis Engraving Company for the engravingsg the Berne Witness Company for the printingg the Hunt Studio, Harold Melchi, McConochy Camera Shop, and Harry I. Killion of Richmond, Indiana, for the photographyg and the S. K. Smith Company of Chi- cago for the covers. 'x 1 x 4 v 1 1 - 1 Q Q svmmn Mn N ri wa : - va M iii,-. ., , y l ,F A ,A kr,-V ! i A 0 I fi! 'H E455 .iw , 'R , Q- 'iffy 3 x.?':?Ev ' - W ' 174: v M v 'mi '- ' ' Vi: '.?, ff? 9 f fi .xii ik :iq ri: i in 1 ' ,av t f. J? . ,sg ' five 1-X Fif- Flkfl' '29 35.5 'f' , 4- Az.: :dv fn, . 1 ,2 -1,301 W :ze 5 IE -w X ai ,w . ,.,iP.Vf ff- vf,-' .r 'vin' 1 Q 1' ' f.. ,1 at 4 4 I .. x aa JW. 2351 5 J N. J EP? . U AL rf' 1 5 Lf ' I7 4: L! 5757 325'-' C 4 ifS,j 3' F .ax ,, 0. Q - . Ae, f 2 'w -y 4. . Z . 1 ., -, -i5r,,.- .' V4 155.1 W. , I.. li- rv. Q, I ,Ni J sf. ,L ' 2 WWW fs. 'Wil if ,-'V R 55? . 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