Ridgeville High School - Shadow Yearbook (Ridgeville Corners, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1954 volume:

eville Local School Ridg We, the Senior Class of 1954, respectfully ded- icate our yearbook to Miss Ruth Max, a teacher at Ridgeville High School for thirteen years. She was very influential with the students and much respected for her knowledge of subject matter and understand- ing of human nature. Her students at R. H. S. will long remember her endeavors in their behalf. 2 mmm Um USTLQQUUQDUU X X Q COUNTY SUPT. BOARD OF EDUCATION itanding: Otto Dehnbostel,Fred Buchop Seated: Raymond Behrman, Henry Eggers, Eldor Helmke. Frank nape. These men through their immeasurable efforts provide for the many needs of our school and helpxnake RidgeviHe High Schoolthe superior school that it is. 4 SUPERINTENDENT At the head of our school, as Super- intendent is Mr. Hesterman, a very cap- able leader and afriend to all of his stu- dents. Few realize the tasks and duties which are his to perform daily. As advisor of our Senior Class he gives us helpful advice and guidance which F. F. HESTERMAN Our Principal, Mr. Clark, faithfully performs the duties of a principal besides the many other tasks that are placed upon him. He good-naturedly fulfills his po sition as ateacher and also as a class advisor. He is everybodys' friend and his pre- sence is enjoyed by all. 5 are welcome by all of us. PRINCIPAL GEORGE CLARK WILLIAM ENGLER B. A. Capitol University Instrumental Music History HUGH KEY B. S. Defiance College English Florida State University Graduate Study RUSSELL HANSEN B.A.. B.S. in Education Defiance College Commercial Graduate Study Bowling Green State University LOREN BECK B.S. in Agriculture Ohio State University Iowa State College Graduate Study 6 VERNON HESTERMAN B.S. Bowling Green State Universi- IY Physical Education Social Studies HELEN IDE Milwaukee Downer B.S. Clarke College Home Economics EDWARD HAUGHN B.S. Findlay College History. Social Science Physical Education Biology 7 lr 25 if xx! -'mmf This is hexamethylenetetramine Democracy notes???????????? Fkfxil - midw- F F sem-5 f, 'mfg-1 H .Miki f ' fl' Such silly styles if ,fl .mit to 1' , ftefsn My! I'm proud of those grades. Question No. 250 Oomph pah pah is E. s Now this is an ear of com Well---You're on the right tract And here is Gerald 8 SENIORS 00 9 N :EJ I ij + x ,M YM- ' Ae, xlh if-ins: 1' 4. Q M SUZANNE MILLER-President With the smile that is childlike and bland. I love my fellow creatures, I do all the good I can. Class Officer 1.2.3.4: Student Council 1,2.3: Band 1.2,3.4: A11County Band 1.2: Girls' Glee 1,2.3.4: F.H.A. 1.2.3.4: Pep Band l.2,3,4: State Solo and Ensemble Contest l.2.3: Band Letter 2: F.H.A. Officer 3.4: Junior Play 3: Girl's State 3: Band Pin 3: F.H.A. Letter 3: Toastmaster Jr. 8: Sr. Banquet 3: District Scholarship 3: Annual Staff Editor 4: Hi Stepa Editor 2: Senior Scholarship 4: Band Officer 3.4. PAUL BEHNFELDT - Vice President Man is his own star: and that soul that can be honest is the only perfect man. Band 1.2,3,4: Mix Chorus 1.2.4: All County Band 1.2: Pep Band l.2.3,4: All County Chorus 1.2: Brass Choir 2.3: District Solo and Ensemble Contest2.3: State Solo and Ensemble Con- test 2.3: District Scholarship 1.2: Boys' Glee 2: Hi Stepa Staff2:Class Officer 2.3.4: Boys' State 3: Junior Play 3: Band Officer 4: High School Night Ass't Manager 3: High School Night Manager 4: Annual Staff 4: Senior Scholarship 4. MARIORY HESTERMAN - Secretary She that was ever fair and never proud. Had tongue at will. and yet was never loud. Band 1.2.3.4: F.H.A. 1.2.3.4: F.H.A. Officer 3.4: All County Band 2: Girls' Glee 1.2: Mixed Chorus 3.4: F.H.A. Letter 3: Cheering Letter 2.3: Cheerleader 2.3.4: Class Officer 4: Band Pin 3: Band Letter 2: District Solo and Ensemble Contest 2. 3: State Solo and Ensemble 3: Student Council 4: He Stepa Staff 2: District Scholarship Test 3: Senior Scholarship 4. SUZANNE HESTERMAN - Treasurer Amiable people, though often subject to imposition in their contact with the world. yet radiate so much sunshine that they are reflected in all appreciative hearts. Band 1,2.3,4: All County Band 1.2: Girls' Glee 1.2: Mixed Chorus 3.4: F.H.A. l,2.3,4: F.H.A. Letter 3: F.H.A. County Officer 4: F.H.A. Student Council 4: Class Officer 1.2.3.4: Pep Band 1: District Solo and Ensemble Contest 2.3: State Solo and Ensemble Contest 3: Band Letter 2: Band Pin 3: Cheerleader 2.3.4:Cheering Letter 2.3: l-li Stepa Staff 2: An- nual Staff 4: Junior Play 3: Senior Scholarship Test 4. 10 A BERNADINE KRIEGER She is pretty to walk with, and witty to talk with. and pleas- ant too. to think on. F.H.A. 1,2,3,45 Class Officer 1.2.35 Girls' Glee 1.25 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Cheerleader 2.3.45 Cheering Letter 2,35 F.H.A. Letter 35 Junior Play 35 F.H.A. County Delegate 25 Senior Scholarship Test 45 Hi Stepa, Ass't Editor 2. JAMES GERICKE My life is like a stroll upon the beach, as near the ocean's edge as l can go. Basketball 1,2.3,45 Baseball 1,2,3,45 F.F.A. Convention 25 F. F.A. 25 Junior Play 35 Mixed Chorus 3,43 Annual Staff 4. fiiifkvli ROSEMARY HORR She scatters enjoyment who enjoys much. Band 1.2,3.45 Girls' Glee 1.25 All County Band 1.25 F.H.A. 1, 2.3.45 Mixed Chorus 3.45 Band Letter 25 Band Pin 35 Hi Stepa 25 Annual Staff 45 District Solo 8: Ensemble Contest 33 State Contest 35 Senior Scholarship Test 4. MARLENE FETHER Her face is like the Milky Way in the sky. A meeting of gentle light, without a name. Girls' Glee 1,25 F.H.A. 1.2.3.45 Band 2.3.45 Mixed Chorus 3, 45 F.H.A. Letter 45 Band Letter 35 Band Pin 4. Ridgeville Corners, Ohio BENECKE HARDWARE Sr LUMBER CO, Phone 500 11 JACK WOODRUFF Books cannot always please, however good: minds are not ever craving for their food. Baseball 1,2,3,4g Basketball 24 Mixed Chorus 35 Junior Play 3: Hi Stepa Staff 2. LOU ANN HELBERG God's rarest blessing is, after all, a good woman. F.H.A. 1.2,3,4g F.H.A. l1etter3g Class Officer 13 District Scho- larship Test 1,25 Hi Stepa Staff 2: Girls' Glee 4g Annual Staff Ass't Editor 45 Senior Scholarship Test 4. IANICE GRABER Amaiden never bold, of spirit so still and quiet that her mo- tion blushed at herself. Band 1,2,3,4g Pep Band 2.4: All County Band 2: District Solo at Ensemble Contest lg Band Pin 3: Band Letter 2. MARY ANN NORDEN The gentle mind by gentle deeds is known. Band 1.2.3,4g F.H.A. 1.2.3.4-9 F.H.A. Letter 35 All County Band 1,23 District Solo Sc Ensemble Contest 1,3g State Solo 8: En- semble Contest 3g Band Letter 2: Band Pin 3: Band Officer 4g Hi Stepa Staff 2: Junior Play 3g Senior Scholarship Test 4. LARRY HOLERS His smile is sweetened by his gravity. F.F.A. 1,4g Baseball 1.2.3.4g Basketball 1.2,3,4g Hi Stepa Staff 2g Junior Play 3: Mixed Chorus 3: Annual Staff 4. GERALD GRAIN ASSOCIATION 12 CAROL WALTER Notin rewards. but in the strength to strive. the blessing lies. F.H.A. 1,2,3.44 Gir1s'G1ee2,4g Mixed Chorus 3.4g F.H.A. Let- ter 4. EMELIE VAN DEN BERGHE Victory belongs to the most persevering. F.H.A. 1,2.3,4g Mixed Chorus 3,4g Band 45 Girls' Glee 45 F.H. A. better 4. VERNON VON DEYLEN He is gentle, he is kind. F.F.A. 1.2,3,4g F.F.A. County, District and State Judging Con- test I,2: F.F.A. Letter 2: F.F.A. Camp Scholarship 3: Mixed Chorus 3,4. FLORENCE RICKENBERG Adversity can never conquer the good and strong of heart. Band 1,2,3.4g Pep Band 1,2,3.4g F.H.A. 1.2,3,4g Girls' Glee 4g A11CountyBand 1,2g Band Letter 3g Band Pin 4g F.H.A. Letter JOYCE MEYER It the riches of the Indies or the crowns of all kingdoms were laid at my feet in exchange for my love of reading. I would spurn them all. F.H.A. 1,2,3.4g Girls' Glee 1.4g Mixed Chorus 3.4: District Scholarship Test 2: F.H.A. Letter 4. THE TRIPLE SIX U.S. 6 Ohio 66 24 Hour Restaurant and Truck Stop 13 .3 'ig is LOIS MEYER Well-timed silence hath more eloquence than speech. F.H.A. 1.2,3.4g F.H.A. Letter 4g Mixed Chorus 3.4: Girls' Glee 1.2: Band 35 Hi Stepa Staff 2. BETTY NAGEL There are a few things that never go out of style, and a fem- inine woman is one of them. F.H.A. 1,2.3.4g F.H.A. County Delegate 3g F.H.A. Letter 35 Band 3: Mixed Chorus 3,45 Girls' Glee l,2. RONALD WIEMKEN Here the heart may give a useful lesson to the head. and learning wiser grow without his books. Baseball 1,2.3,4g Basketball 1,2,3.4g F.F.A. 1.2,3,4: F.F.A. Officer l,2g F.F.A. County Officer 1,2g F.F.A. Delegate to Convention2gJunior Play 3g Mixed Chorus 35 F.F.A. Camp 3. f iii' 4 --fx ALICE BEHNFELDT Happy am I, from care I'm free! Why aren't they all con- tented like me? F.H.A. 1.2,3,4g Girls' Glee 1.25 Mixed Chorus 3.4: Band 2.3. 43 Band Letter 3g F.H.A. Letter 4. THE JEWELL GRAIN CO. Jewell Ph. 451 - Def. 2-2129 14 DAVID TOLES Bid me discourse, I will enchant thine ear. Band 1,2,3,45 Mixed Chorus 1,2,3,45 Boys' Glee 1,25 Pep Band 1,25 All County Band lg A11 County Chorus 1,25 All County Boys' Glee 1,25 District Scholarship Test 15 Movie Projector Operator 1,2,3,45 Baseball 1,2,3,45 Basketball 1.3,45 District Solo 8: Ensemble Contest 25 lr. Play 35 Band Letter 35 Brass Choir 3.45 Band Pin 45 Senior Scholarship Test 4. LOU ANN VAJEN She moves a goddess, and she looks a queen. F.H.A. 1,2.3,4g F.H.A. County Delegate 45 F.H.A. Letter 45 Girls' Glee 1.25 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Hi Stepa Staff 25 Junior Play 35 Senior Scholarship Test 4. VERNON BISCHOFF He speaketh not5 and yet there lies a conversation in his eyes. F.F.A. 1,2,3,45 F.F.A. Officer 2,35 F.F.A. Judging Contests 2. 35 F.F.A. Letter 2,35 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Boys' Glee 45 Baseball 1,3,45 Basketball 1,3,4. LORNA ROSEBROCK Good nature is of the richest fruits of Christianity. F.H.A. 1,2,3.45 F.H.A. Letter4: Girls' Glee 1.25 Mixed Chorus 3,45 Hi Stepa Staff 25 Junior Play 3. Napoleon, Ohio M E TROPO LE Phone 5751 15 :jg,afgr,, vykV', s K t 5 M ,,, . r r f 3 X '41 V A A 'YL Suzanne I-Iesterman Carol Walter Mary Ann Norden K r ,A 4 7 Q5 Kms 1 em 1 f 3. v 1 ,, ' if 4- ml YK 'S S ,F 8 4 ir ai James Gericke Lou Ann Helberg Marjory Hesterman W.. r. sf 'M Bernadine Krieger Janice Graber Archbold DETTERER'S FURNITURE Ohio 16 1 k We gqyw V' Aa, , L if Q0 4' .o ' , N 4 r 1 4--- rr we Emelie Van Den Berghe Joyce Carol Meyer Lois Meyer 4 'life nl Betty Nagel 1. A ik 4' 2 104 i we ' yyyf , f rr p ' r f e -M iv Suzanne Miller Marlene Fether THE ZELLER CORPORATION Defiance Ohio 17 .1 A A W in A213 f'1-?mE ml u fr - . Florence Rickenberg Ronald Wiemken David Toles , Ah an g K f, i 5 5 1 if ? . f I ' W ks mi 11 S 1 431, L' - f x 1 -J V K 4' 4. , I , ' Y l ' I , f f f GERALD TILE Cgb. ' Gerald Ohio BE!-INFELDT'S GROCERY Gerald Ohi0 18 JUNIORS CLASS OFFICERS Wilbert Bostelman . . . .Vice President Doretta. Wiemken . . . . . . . .Treasurer Arlene Damman . . .... Secretary MILTON SIGG POPCORN COMPANY Napoleon Ohio CREAGAR C OAL COMPANY Napoleon Ohio 19 UST 0 ORE YEAR Back Row: Donald Ranzau, Christian Peterson, Wilbert Bostelman, Melvin Meinenburg, Vern Vajen, Ronald Wachtman, Marvin Biederstedt,John Graber,Merlyn Gebers,Wi1liam I-Ieldberg, Victor Otre. Second Row: Larry Durham, Eugene Dehnbostel, Jerry Roth, Janice Weimken, Doretta Wiemke, Carolyn Behrman, Mary Ellen l-leimke, Norman Norden, Roger Ide, Kenneth Lee, Mr. Haughn. First Row: Barbara Owen, Irma Jean Buchhop, Marlene Mohrman, Norma Panning, Ruth Ann Schlueter, Frances I-lesterman, Arlene Damman, Miriam Gerken, Louetta Beltz, Lynn Steensen, Shirley Schnitkey, DR. E. E. CLYMER, VETERINARIAN Ridgeville Corners Ohio FERD'S SOHIO SERVICE Ridgeville Corners Ohio 20 SOPHO ORES CLASS OFFICERS Carol Dehnbostel . . . ...... Secretary Kenneth Behrman . . ....... President Ronald Leininger . . . . . .Vice President Bernadine Mohrrnan . . ..... Treasurer ARCHBOLD SEED 8: GRAIN COMPANY Kenneth Aschliman Phone 2451 Archbold, Ohio 21 IT'S OLD STUFF OW Back Row: Richard Elling, Roger Miller, Richard Mahnke, Howard Meyer, Arnold Bunke,Rolland Baden, Edward Wesche, Ronald Panning, Marvin Norden, Kenneth Holers, Martin Dickmander, Second Row: Coach Hester- man, Ferdinand Meyer, Kenneth Drittler, Gene Meller, Elverna Norden, Mary Lou Heuer, Philip Newell, Nor- ville Volkman, Eldor Gerken, Roger Behnfeldt, First Row: Eugene Vajen, Russell Gericke, Bernadine Mohrman, Mary Ann Flint, May Ludeman, Carol Dehnbostel, Henrietta Rosebrock, Ronald Leininger, Ronald Cordes, Kenneth Behrman. OKALONA C ORNER GROC E RY Okal ona Ohio OKALONA LUMBER C OMPANY Okalona Ohi0 22 FRESHMAN CLASS UFFICERS Vice President . . . . . .Lyle Sonnenberg Treasurer ..... . . .Richard Nagel Secretary .... . . .Arleen Gerken NORTH WAY DRIVE IN Defiance Ohio S'I'EVE'S PURE OIL SERVICE Ridgeville Corners Ohio 23 HIGH SCHOOL AT LAST! Back Row: Roger Mahnke, Frederick Bischoff, Larry Walters, Lyle Sonnenberg, Eugene Detterer, Carl Eggers, Lester Gericke, James Nagel, Theodore Bostelman, LaVerne Gerken, Lawrence Rabe, Third Row: Richard Nagel, I..oren Volkman, LaVerne Volkman, Ronald Drewes, Tommy Meyers, Deloris Graber, Marcia Ranzau, Linda Lou Wiemken, Patricia Ide, Robert Roth, Mr. Key. Second Row: Norman Wachtman, Reldon Bischoff, Larry Nissen, Elmer Riefers, Philip Rupp, Don Graber, Lillian Helberg, Ruth Ann Crossgrove, Jacquelyn Holers,Jeanette Tilse. First Row: Bonnie McDermott, Donna Hahn, Barbara Hesterman, Arlene Gerken, Helen Leininger, Leona Beltz, Marlene Sonnenberg, Esther Plassman, Carol Damman, Julia Ann Riefers. MILLER' S HAMB URG SHOP Defiance Ohio WAGER 8: OSBORN Rexall Drug Store Wauseon Ohio 24 UNIOR HIGH S- Y Q., b . of 1 4 X , fx M,,,.,: J i I ' I f ,I K Q. QW FRASS HEATING AND PLUMBING CLASS OFFICERS EIGHTH GRADE Treasurer Marie Nagel Secretary Mary Lou Schroeder Vice President Robert Meyer President Ann Otte CLASS OFFICERS SEVENTH GRADE Vice President Raymond Dr ewes Secretary Barbara Norden President Douglas R ch n y e er Treasurer Ronald Crossgrove Archbold Ohio DU DROP INN Defiance Ohio 25 TH AND 8TH GRADES Back Row: Leslie Roth, Raymond Drewes, Roger Beck, John McDermott, Kenneth Graber, Leroy Meyer, Paul Schweinhagen, Kenneth Nagel, Douglas Rychener, Daniel Norden, Second Row: Mr, Clark, LeRoy Helberg, Harold Ludeman, Victor Drittler, Marilyn Dehnbostel, Patricia Gerken, Mary Gerken, Barbara Norden, Lowell Kulp, Douglas Rieser, Ronald Crossgrove, First Row: Austin Lecklider, Shirley Lohse, Virginia Wendt, Gayle Steensen, Charlene Hahn, Connie Horr, Joann Leininger, Jane Newell, Ronald Frey, 5 5 Back Row: Mary Lou Schroeder, Ruth Ann Lee, Donna Wendt, Victor Kruse, Robert Meyer, Russel Leininger, Boyd Steffens, Frederick Gerken, Second Row: Mrs. Ide, Patricia Owens, Donna Schitkey, David Schitkey, Ronald Miller, Sharon Mull, Arlene Dehnbostel, Margaret Ranzau, Marilyn Leininger. First Row: Orville Lohse, Ann Otte, Ronald Bruns, Marie Nagel, Virgil Kulp, Jerry Drewes, Dale Norden, Robert Frey. WELLINGTON HOTEL Napoleon Ohio ED. J. BOKERMAN 8: SON General Insurance, Napoleon Phones Office: 7161 Residence 7191 8: 9-2761 26 ELEMENTARY mv Z4 FAHRINGE R' S GREENH OUSE Napoleon Oh1o CONRAD'S SHOES 621 North Perry Street Napoleon Oh10 27 SIXTH GRADE Back Row: Ronald Hoffman, Eileen Meyer, Judy Detterer, Martin Ludemann, Douglas Meyer, Gerald Short, Sharon Short, Wayne Asherneier, Marlene Kulp. Second Row: Cherri McDermott, Dexter Benecke, Delmar Tilse, Mary Ann Bruns, Lois Fedderke, Carolyn Buchop, Charlene Graber, Janice Sonnenberg, Lawrence Dick- mander, First Row: William Ludemann, Roger Frey, Tommy Eggers, Richard Beck, Larry Hesterman, Vir- ginia Meller, Emma Norden, Thelma Beltz, Steve Short, HAZEL PART EE Tri-State, Angola, Ind.: Bowling Green State Universityg Ohio University: Defiance Collegeg B. S, in Elementary Education. PARTEE PLUMBING AND HEATING Glenn L. Partee Phone 16 Evansport, Ohio RICHERS MOTOR SALES Studebaker Cars Trucks M-M Farm Equipment Wauseon Ohio 28 FIFTH GRADE Back Row: Wayne Steffens, Wayne Kruse, Norma Bade, Betty Wendt, Sharon Jenkins, Eugene Wendt. Sec- ond Row: Diane Nagel, Loretta Blair, Kenny Drewes, Elaine Drittler, Lauren Rickenberg, Lonnie Engler, Carolyn Gerken, Glenna Rupp. First Row: Judy Beck, Linda Lohse, Anne Lecklider, Brad Steensen, Dianne Beck, Robert Seibold, Judy Sunderman, Donna Leininger, Absent: Larry Steffens. BETTY MILLER Bowling Green State University, Elementary Education Major, LAUBER MANUFACTURED CO. Archbold Ohio 29 FOURTH GRADE Back Row: Theo Heuer, Robert Tilse, Keith Rychener. Middle Row: Carol Fedderke, Phyllis Myers, John Clymer, Dennis Aschemeier, Gerald Short, Robert Sunderman. Front Row: Mary Lohse, Phyliss Ludemann, Larry Ripke, Carol Frey, Janice Short, Patricia Hoffman, Ruth Gerken, Linda Bannister, V KATHERYN DETTERER 4 ,. 2 Years -- Washburn College -- Topeka, Kansas, Bowling Green State UniversitygB.S. in Elemen- tary Education, LIECHTY MOTOR SALES Archbold 30 Ohio THIRD GRADE 5 Back Row: Thomas Miller, Leon Gebers, Eldon Schweinhagen, Second Row: Carol Steffens, Diann Toney, Karen Helberg, Eldor Gerken, David Graber, Peter Rodriguez. First Row: Joe McDermott, Norbert Sonnen- berg, Vicky Blair, Richard Ludemann, James Kauffman, Robert Owens, Yolanda Rodriguez, Wayne Short. Absent: Eldon Buchhop. VIVIAN CLYMER B.S. in Elementary Educationg Bowling Green State Universityg HELEN' S DRY GOODS Archbold Ohio THE PEOPLES STATE BANK Member F. D. I, C. and Federal Reserve System Wauseon Ohio 31 SECOND GRADE Back Row: Danny Barrera, La Verne Sonnenberg, Patricia Bannister, Diane Hoffman, Nancy Nelson, Gene Gericke, Billy Short, Jane Kruse, Marian Schorling, Second Row: Carolyn Arps, Connie Beck, Kenneth Nagel, Robert Beltz, Karyn Steensen, Mary Ann Rickenberg, Norbert Rickenberg, Michael Mohring, Douglas Fortier. First Row: Neal Benecke, Mary Frey, Marvin Short, Carol Leininger, Judy Mull, lla Rose Sonnen- berg, Lynn Genter, Gary Short, Donald Willeman, Absent: Jimmy Rueger. .AJ Q ,R ,-'UQ f THELMA DETTER Elementary Education, Bowling Green University. PETER EICHER AND SON POULTRY Archbold Ohio ROBERT D. HAYES Poultry Custom Dressing Archbold Ohio 32 FIRST GRADE Back Row: Darrell Toney, Tony Rodriguez, Sharon Miller, Marcia Short, Danny Toles,Judith Gerken, Patri- cia Aschemeier, Larry Dillon, Roger Nagel, Second Row: Tony Clymer, Marilyn Henry, Ellen Kay Von Deylen, Kenneth Huner, Karen Genter, Danny Biederstedt, Nancy Hoffman, La Nette Beck, Duane Dehnbostel. First Row: Rita Hahn, Jane Frey, Carol Smith, Bonnie Engler, Lynn Eicher, Dwight Kauffman, Karmen Key, Rudy Barrera, Kay Nissen. EVA MANN CLARK Defiance College, Elementary Major. THE HOME RESTAURANT Lois P. Penrod, Owner 216 N. Defiance Street Archbold, Ohio 33 JOINS FACULTY AT ID YEAR TULLY WAGGONER B,A, Wittenberg College: English. Welcome To The New Teacher Beginning the second semester, Mr. Tully Waggoner, former Assis- tant Manager of a Woolworth store in New York City, came to our school to fill the vacancy in the English De- partment. Mr. Waggoner was born in Ash- land, Ohio, where he attended high school and Ashland College. He re- ceived his AB degree frorn Witten- berg College, Springfield, Ohio. Before receiving his college edu- cation, however, Mr. Waggoner served with the Army in the Pacif- ic for three years. Mr. Waggoner stated that col- lecting records, writing short sto- ries, and swimming are his favorite hobbies. He also said that he likes our school and pupils very much. GRISIER'S FUNERAL HOME Phone 3551 Ambulance Service Archbold OT110 34- ATHLETICS J I FRED OTTE AND SONS Groceries - Meats - General Merchandise Phone 430 Ridgeville Corners, Ohio 35 RAH! RAH! RAI-I! N in Suzanne Hesterman, Bernadine Krieger, Marjory Hesterman. 'pam Charlene Hahn, Barbara Norden, Connie Horr, BIL - JAX Phone 2045 Archbold, Ohio 36 h l 19'-9? :rag-'H-5' 5 4 -AGA Back Row Rolland Baden, Larry Holers, Ronald Wiemken, Vernon Bischoff, David Toles, Philip Newell Front Row Coach Hesterman, Victor Otte, Marvin Norden, James Gericke, Merlyn Gebers, Donald Ranzau Russell McClure Jewell Hamler Pettisville Holgate Deshler Malinta Florida McClure Hamler Pettisville Jewell Holgate GEO. H. VON DEYLEN IMPLEMENTS O1iver-Dunham- Cobey-and Gehl Farm Machinery RESERVES Standing: Coach Hesterman, Norville Volkman, Norman Norden, Marvin Biederstedt, William Heldberg, Kenneth Holers, Ronald Leininger, Coach Haughn, Kneeling: Ronald Baden, Roger Miller, Edward Wesche, Kenneth Behrman, John Graber, Philip Newell, Russell Gericke. RHS 46 59 Z9 44 29 53 40 Stryker Mc Clure Jewell Hamler Pettisville Holgate De shle r Malinta SCORES OPP RHS OPP 26 47 Florida 38 20 52 McClure 29 24 42 Hamler 40 17 45 Pettisville 33 32 43 Jewell 28 33 46 Holgate 51 36 BECK'S STORE Ohio 38 JR. HIGH Back Row: Ronald Drewes, Larry Walter, Gene Detterer, Lawrence Rabe, LeVerne Gerken, James Nagel, Robert Roth, Second Row: Thomas Myers, Leslie Roth, Paul Schweinhagen, Dale Norden, Douglas Reiser, Richard Nagel, Coach Haughn. First Row: Victor Drittler, Robert Frey, David Schnitkey, Robert Meyer, Ronald Miller, Daniel Norden, Ronald Bruns, Douglas Rychener, SCORES RHS JR. HIGH OPP RHS FRESHMEN OPP 39 Jewell 2 26 Hamler Z0 31 Hamler 25 21 Holgate 2.9 29 Holgate 22 21 Deshler 55 35 Florida 34 23 Stryker 41 66 Hamler 24 23 Hamler 34 40 Jewell 24 23 Stryker 40 36 Holgate 23 JOHN BIGELOW Z9 Years In Good Furniture Wauseon 01110 39 Merlyn Gebers Donald Ranzau FIRST FIVE Marvin Norden BORDEN'S ICE CREAM James Gericke Victor Otte 314 Wayne St. Defiance Olno 40 BASEBALL l if gg Q, U-6 rs-wllwl I! W! N'-qv? fgixg Back Row: Rolland Baden, Kenneth Holers, Vernon Bischoff, Roger Miller, Kenneth Behrman, Russell Gericke, Second Row: Coach Hesterman, Donald Ranzau, Ronald Wiemken, James Gericke, Edward Wesche, Victor Ot- te, Coach l-laughn. First Row: Larry l-lolers, Marvin Norden, Jack Woodruff, William Heldberg, David Toles, Philip Newell. SCORES RHS OPP RHS OPP 12 Kunkle 0 0 Holgate 1 6 Malinta 4 8 McClure 2 17 Pettisville 2 4 Hamler 0 Z Florida O 25 Chesterfield 5 Z Deshler 7 11 Pettisville 3 WIEDERKEHR'S STORE Stryker The Cross-Road to Quality Ohio 41 ,f fy-gf M ' fn ,, X z V YH , Qi 5 me A L 0 .fa ww 1? -keg, 7 . , QQ A A A My E, - , H , GY . '83 . file: W .W-qi ,ESQ fa ' Vi. . , , .jg . ,W , ,FC W emi, My K K , . , ., ' :L Q- 7 xiii? gg xi In A .ny , A ak , .W Wx A gg?-5 . fi ,M if tg . Aw 'rf L f' 5 15, 4. . N- ff, 5. . .- iiv A is x 2 3 5 3 iff? if 3 v 3 w . , A Y 'N M rf ,W A J fd? ' k 4, Q Q1 QL.- F . r Rfk nw W 3, LL fig k MA, Sb Y , - ,UQ Q 1' 2 A - f asm , L Y , X .,.Q-M, .,. , ,'Qg'2S33fggggfg ,ff we aww. .5 , . 7 fv:.x-y',1g---'gnc Q ' ,,. . - K .ma Q-1.1-2 5. ,M 'V -z'. M - .:.'. , .'.,i my sz-:--. ,... 'Nig- . -g . -'fu:5f, 55' xx: vw' X ': ' I .4:.:' 'f3' Q31j5?T' ,V , ., ML , , .. - I za-ag-1. Wi- ig .. ,- Q5 -swgwgif . , . K ..,lLmJ, A, . ,,fm,,LA: ,, ..,. J 7, k MLK ' kk W' .. V A, if f .Al .f F,-ixlkypkgifgg-fQ.L 5 fy? j- Ig ' - A -5'3Agu,,L -:Q .. I -z ,A-ws Mwafvf- ,fi -- N AW., ,I .i . ., 2,1 Q 4' ? by + , , fc fx, , LL L 11 LLJO . 7.1 .4--5.15-,X,fg-, , ' 143-1 -L L, - - , i ,, wg. -3.5, Q '7' S H ' F235 . if -Q W A O R STRUTTERS T 1 L . ,fv I M i,, 'iw is 2 Alice Behnfeldt, Barbara I-lesterman, Mary Beck, Shirley Schnitkey, Howard Meyer, Patricia lde, Marlene Fether. GIRLS' GLEE Back row: Emilie VanDenBerghe, Lou Ann Helberg, Florence Rickenberg, Mary Lou Heuer, Elverna Norden, Patricia Ide, Jeanette Tilse,Jacque1yn Holers, Helen Leininger, Carol Dam- man. Middle row: Marcia Ranzau, Donna Hahn, Barbara Hesterman, Barbara Owens, Joyce Meyer,Carol Walter, Louetta Beltz, Marlene Mohrman, Ruth Ann Crossgrove, Suzanne Mil- ler. Front row: Julia Ann Riefers, Bonnie McDermott, Lillian I-Ielberg, Carol Dehnbosteh Mr. Engler, Irma Jean Buchhop, May Ludeman, Bernadine Mohrman. Mary Ann Flint. THOMPSON JEWELRY Napoleon THE GOTSHALL LUMBER co. Ohio Lumber, Hardware, Builders' Supplies Phone 2,471 Archbold, Ohio 45 MIXED CHORUS a V -1 Back Row: Paul Behnfeldt, James Gericke. David Toles. Fourth Row: Eldor Gerken, Jerry Roth, Kenneth Lee, Ronald Wachtman. John Graber, Vernon Bischoff, Richard Mahnke. Vernon Von Deylen, Roger Idle, Howard Meyer, Martin Dickmander. Third Row: Arlene Gerken, Linda Wiemken, Lynn Steenson, Janice Wiemken, Ruth Ann Schlueter, Suzanne Hesterman, Mary Lou Heuer, Marjory Hesterman, Elverna Norden, Patricia Ide, Emelie Van Denberghe, Arlene Damman, Doretta Wiemken, Lou Ann Vajen. Second Row: Delores Graber, Joyce Mey- er, Barbara Owens, Donna Hahn, Barbara Hesterman, Marcia Ranzau, Lorna Rosebrock, Alice Behnfeldt, Berna- dine Krieger, Rosemary Horr, Betty Nagel,Jacque1yn Holers, Helen Leininger, Suzanne Miller. First Row: Mar- lene Sonnenberg, Hulia Ann Riefers, Bonnie McDermott, Lillian Helberg, Shirley Schnitkey, Norma Panning, Marlene Mohrman, Mr.Eng1er, Carol Dehnbostel, Carol Walter, Irma Jean Buchhop, Miriam Gerken, Lois Mey- er, Marlene Fether, Bernadine Mohrman, RYCHENER IMPLEMENT CO. Phone 2416 Allis--Chalmers Dealer Archbold, Ohio Napoleon YOUNG ' S BAR Ohio 46 BOY SCOUTS AND STUDE T COUNCIL Back row: Mr. Hesterman, Mr. Clark, Mr. Haughn. Middle row: Lester Gericke, Roger Miller, Howard Meyer, Larry Walter, Lyle Sonnenberg, Kenneth Behrman. Front row: Victor Otte, Thomas Myers, Robert Meyer, Larry Nissen, Douglas Meyer, Dexter Benecke, Ferdinand Meyer. Standing: Mr. Hesterman, Roger Beck, Ronald Brum, Howard Meyer, Victor Otte. Seat- ed: Larry Durham, Larry Holers, Suzanne Hesterman, Barbara Hesterman, Marjory Hest- erman. RUFENACHT'S CLOTHING AND SHOES Dale Rufenacht Prop. Afchbold VERNIER Mc LAUGHLIN PROBECK co. Ohio Archbord ohio 47 ANNUAL AND HI STEPPA STAFFS In-A Standing: Mr. Hesterman, Rosemary Horr, Jack Woodruff, James Gericke, Larry Holers. Seated: Marjory I-lesterman, Paul Behnfeldt, Suzanne Miller, Lou Ann Helberg, Suzanne Hesterman. Standing: Philip Newell, Ronald Panning, Mr. Key, Mr. Hansen, Roger Miller, Edward Wesche, Bernadine Mohrman. Seated: Howard Meyer, Russell Gericke, Kenneth Behrman, Ronald Leininger, Carol Dehnbostel, Mary Lou Heuer, Elverna Norden. SAUDER MANUFACTURING CO. Archbold Ohio 48 F. F. A. F. H. A. SA UDER ' S WOO DWORKING CO. Archbold Occasional Tables Ohio STOTZER'S Archbold Same Corner Since 1858 Ohio 49 T GH I N OOL H SC HIGH OF RT U C0 AND QUEEN FLASI-IES FROM HIGH 'Y O. J. SHORT FLOOR COVERING Archbold Rubber Tile Linoleum Asphalt Tile Ohio Basinger Road ARCHBOLD CLEANERS Phone 2521 Archbold Ohio 51 ,x X 5 X x X X S Y x x SCHOOL E PLOYEES COOKS Mrs. Frances Gericke, Mrs. Bertha Schroeder, Mrs. Emma Krieger. BUS DRIVERS George Clark, Arthur Buchhop, Paul Schweinhagen, Russell Rowe, William Giffey. Absent: Lawrence Gerken. J Walter Von Deylen O. P. KLUEPFEL Archbold Jeweler - Optometrist Ohio THE ARCHBOLD BUCKEYE Archbold Four National General excellence Awards Ohio I M, R fp 3 'nn A --....,, 1 4595 ' , M in x,, ,. if 1 .l,..A. +5- 'I 'f 'CT .S LO MJ O05 xt '- K'--..W I ,A 'ilzz 'ii-Ml , 'I 'J' 4 M 'Am gl ' :iff KI . 5, J I if ' if .. IXQ' A .fl Q J x EDITOR ASSIS'T EDITOR SUZANNE MILLER LOU ANN HELBERG Credit to whom credit is due! The preparation of this Annual has been almost entirely the work of the Editor and Assistant Edi- tor. An advisor can be justly proud of such initiative and time consuming effort. F. F. Hesterman, Advisor RUFFER'S MARKET Archbold Ohio WINGARD'S GIFT STORE Archbold Ohio 54 ADVERTISING In behalf of the Class of 1954 our Business Manager, Paul Behnfeldt, expresses apprecia- tion to our friends, advertising in this annual. Your support has helped greatly to make pos- sible this edition of The Shadow . And to the readers of this annual, we urge patronage of these our public spirited adver- tisers. 55 !' -,. .,,, M, WWW!! 1 . QI Km M., , N H+:-w...,..,,,,v4 .,,, . - . .W-qw. mm www ,A.m,,, 7 .V EW .M...,, . , Mm M-fW.......,,,.L.., , Q, W s -.M-..-,, . -v- '-'M .www wM ' Mwr 'M ,...-1-'M is gi. '. K ww. . , .W - wemmg: . ' - - Q1 H an 4'-Gs' 1 if , 'QQW Y . P ii - as ,, A I Residential, Commercial, Church Custom Mode Cabinets ond Industrial Buildings and Wood Work BEHRMANN CONSTRUCTION CO Builders and General Contractors Phone 530 Ridgeville Comers, Ohio ELDOR HELMKE Personal Insurance Health - Accident - Life - Hospitalization - Polio Phone 6-8 Ridgeville Corners, Ohio THE PEOPLES STATE BANK CO. T Q MT T igfiiizfili m ivu 1-ax A ,A I ,,,.V, T ,K V K W -LM W 'wwf' ' ' STATE BAN K We invite your account Banking Service Courfeously Rendered Deposifs Insured fo 510,000.00 Member Federal Reserve System Archbold, Ohio Compliments of MIDWEST PLANT FOOD, INC. Quality Fertilizers THE BEAUTY NOOK Napoleon, Ohio Napoleon, Ohio Compliments Of The Friendly Store WELLINGTON BARBER SHOP Where l1 s Easy to Shop Napoleon, Ohio Napoleon Ohio Compliments Of THE DEFIANCE HOME SAVING VON DEYLEN HARDWARE AND LOAN ASSOCIATION 122 W. Washington Napoleon Napoleon, Ohio and Defiance Roy Watson and Alden Lash, Owners ' HAR!-EY'5 GUI-F SERVICE Congratulations Class of1954 Hari ey Keith, PROP. All cm GulfProducfs DEFMNCE DIARY Co' Comer Rf. 6 and 110 Ph. 3601 325 pen., Sf, Napol in Defiance Ohio FARMERS sz MERCHANTS STATE BANK Archbold, Ohio Capital Stock - 950,000.00 Surplus Account - 950,000-00 Your Friendly Bank on the Corner i'ijf1f'2 M We Appreciate Your Business Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. LUGBILL BROS. INC. fgfjxmw Livestock Quality Meats Daily Market 8. Auction U. S. Gov't. Inspected Stockers 8. Feeders Est. No. 471 Ard1bold, Ohio Phone 20l0 , a,yn,VX,L, pL'4 f..,4ff,,L :IK tl , ..w,,Aj , 'f,,:,.J,fj ,vitfx fffxl ,ff WALTER'S APPLIANCES ' I IMA I A fl! Ridgeville Comers, Ohio Liberty Center, Ohio RIDGE LOCKERS, INC. X91 J Frozen Food Storage - Fresh Meats Red 8' White Super Market Phone 894i Kfffgfyg Ridgeville Comers, Ohio OKOLONA GRAIN CO. Elevators at Okolona and Elery, Ohio Dealers in Grain - Feed - Seed - Coal Phone l on 44 DIELMAN V ' Z' 'A O fif Coal and Builders Supplies For Quality Coal Napoleon, Ohio i:'Mfwfb :L WI ' 512 ffvufgsf fffafllf 'E fifv 1 SNYDER CHEVROLET C0 A rw V9 K 1 IL I Q ,jj yIf3'?g!'f'Ul' eff' AAAQ, N7 JL CHEVROLET - The Most Beautiful Buy of All L' First and Finest - At Lowest Cost FRIGIDAIRE - The Most Beautiful Buy of All First and Finest - ln Household Appliances 05,,Ww4LQYBhone-9-l79I - 696l Napoleon, Ohio m,M,L..AA Q fdmfi ldfwxfv., J ' I AE F '-ff lfwfv-fvs-V1-J WW ' THE COMMUNITY BANK Napoleon, Ohio Capital and Surplus - S500,000.00 JL aefcffjeljfjf WE INVITE YOU TO COME IN YOUR BANKING BUSINESS IS SOLICITED Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. 510,000 Maximum Insurance For Each Depositor C-L..u.,.A! -JJ, VV A MID-AMERICA HIGIIWAY EXPRESS, INC.A A' Livestock Bucyrus Archbold Marion Telephone 3431 KING - WYSE, INC. Archbold, Ohio All Purpose Farm Elevators Eight N OFZINGER MOTOR SALES Pontiac Sales and Service Archbold, Ohio Compliments of SCOTTS THEATER AND PORTFOLIO SEAL CO. lf, f, ' f !lf,,4N1-., ,fi J QAM fi J, Compliments of TED'S RESTAURANT Bo-nf tv Ruth Price, Proprietor xl,,hf.,4, lb- 'gf ffzf-yuafmz 0 Napoleon Ohio , , 1 ' 4 Compliments o BANK GRILL Where Good Friends Meet Grace 8. Walt, Props. Riclgeville Comers Ohio E Compliments of Compliments of f,,,fLy:,., I MJ iff CXLJ., l lffJIfL DICK'S WELDING SHOP CAMERON'S GROCERY Ridggvillg Cgmgrg Ohig Ridgeville COHIQFS Ohio Compjiments of , fnfrmjfy III IVWL LTA' MITCHELL'S FLOWERS GOTTSCHALK SHOE STORE Freeman Shoes Phone 5081 Napoleon Ohio Napoleon' ohio Compliments of RAYMOND F. BEHRMANN Concrete Burial Vaults and Service Killwjfsk lf? 111' 'L. UMW! ,fjfljjjflfbone II7O Ridgeville Comers, Ohio To The Class of 1954 May you enioy the continuation of success and happiness hereafter LOUIS A. TOLES ,kww cameo, I. Af, ,ii,,.M! f..,,LTu 1,4 fb','- I Q it RUPP'S FURNITURE CO. 219-221 N. Defiance St. Phone 3416 Archbold, Ohio fel-, ORA E. LAUBER 8 SON Clothing - Shoes 67 Years of Service Archbold. Ohio GERT 8. BUD'S Come to our House After the Game or Date For Fun and Good Food Archbold, ohio y -Ill, ,fmafxfpumq 1- iff HUGHES Radio - Television Speclallzed Service All Makes - AII Models Phone 4491 Archhold, Ohio Compliments of MARTIN E. HOEFFEL, ATTORNEY Napoleon, Ohio d9fyy,4f..,l. X Q11,z,kfL f BOYER-WALKER M RTUARY Myron A. Walker, Director Lowery Organ Air Conditioned Emergency Ambulance and Oxygen Equipped Invalid Car Our Aim is to Be Worthy of Your Friendship RED CROSS DRUG STORE Drugs - Sundries Photo Supplies Phone 4496 Archbold, Ohio K4 X IQGL HESS' SHOES Quality Footwear Archbold. Ohio I',1mfQe P f MMM ,MW NAPOLEON GRAIN 81 STOCK CO. Xmgif Farmer Owned 8- Operated - Grain 8. Farm Supplies A Good Place to Buy and Sell Phone 2851 x BILL TRAVIS 533 F U R D , E A l MOTOR SALES, INC. X X X Used Car Lot - U. S. Rt. 24 833 N. Perry St. Napoleon, Ohio CV C BAU N'S STOCK YARDS 7 ' KM? Napoleon, Ohio We Buy and Sell Hogs - Cattle - Calves - Sheep Phones Stock Yard 6081 Office 3681 Order Buyer 6071 Satisfaction Guaranteed ,ffmwm EMMA 1 .S-Leila S ' THE NAPOLEON CREAMERY COMPANY Butter - Eggs - Milk 221 East Washington Street Napoleon Ohio THE WESCHE FUNETYA HOME C plirnents of Hermann D. Wesche Telephone 9-1352 Napoleon, Oh IAIVDQ- MJMM fm Ambulance Service mwfba j ' :J . :'1'Q .1:ff'f'f': '55 df J . f4.kL5 ,filgf A 3,141 g en Q A -' 'aff 'filff' NAPULEON IMPLEMENT Napoleon, Ohio Maynard Meyer Case - Parts md Service BRENISER DAIRY FARM SUPPLIES Chore - Boy Low Vacuum Milker Dari - Kool Front Open Milk Coolers Wash Tanks - Water Heaters Milker Service Phone 2581 Lugbill Addition Archbold, Ohio HOME OIL CO INC Gas OI Tires Batteries Fuel Oil Service 0, 0 QI , - i - , - , - . - . Phone 7221 Napoleon, Ohio Paul Liechty PAUL'S FRIENDLY SERVICE We Specialize in Wrecks 8- Truck Work 2 - Heavy Duty Wrecker's Managers Arthur Liechty Phone - 2491 Compliments of RICH - BROS. Ford Cars, Tractors New ldea Farm Equipment Archbold, Ohio Dlsflncflve Foods for Dlscrlmlnaflng People Bean Sprouts, Mixed Chinese Vegetables Chow Mein Noodles, Chicken, Beef and Meafless Chop Suey, Water Chesfnuts, - 'j Bamboo Shoots, Soy Sauce, Brown Gravy Sauce, Egg Foo Yong ' - , j Q55M,w ', f up Slldf s 513' i ,. 555g 1,. I i l rzr 5 :VH Q' l: n- . If Cii i ihii GHUW S X ' LaCHOY FOOD PRODUCTS Division of Beatrice Foods Co. ARCHBOLD, OHIO SHORT FUNERAL HOME Joseph L Short Phone 3556 ARCHBOLD, OHIO af , 24 Hour Ambulance Service Robert G. Short Phone 3556 Phone 3726 La-XM Best Wishes for uccess NAPOLEON VARIETY STORE A very small way of expressing our thanks and appreciation for your patronage. Qin' t6'Q,'f ' It is valued highly . f Compliments of HARPER SUPPLY, INC. Transit - Mix Concrete Lumber BuiIder's Supply Concrete Blocks Napoleon, Ohio J WLM THE THIESEN-HILDRED CO. Compliments Lumber and Builders Supplies W. Front St. Phone 7461 TONYIS BAR fffwp Napoleon, Ohio Napoleon, Ohio MMM Compliments of ARCHBOLD 5- 101, 51.00 STORE WARNKE INSURANCE AGENCY Wm. F. Warnke 809 North Perry Street Phone 6261 Napoleon, Ohio AAQMK HXLMA' dmpliments of HONECK DeLUXE CLEANING Try Our Quality Cleaning Phone 9-1641 Na poleon, Ohio AUGENSTEIN 8. HOEFFEL Clothes for Dad and Lad Satisfaction Guaranteed Napoleon, Ohio eyvysu GRISIER INSURANCE AGENCY Make Yours An lnsured Future Wauseon Phone 6641 MLA W RANnoi.PH FURNITURE co. High Class Furniture Floor Covering 139 S. Fulton Street Wauseon LINDSEY MOTOR SALES,INC. Authorized Soles and Service Cadillac - Chevrolet - Buick Hugh A. Lindsey Telephone 66 112-14 North Lynn Street Bryan, Ohio THE L. S. DUNBAR CO. East Clinton Street McCormick - Deering Tractors 8- Farm Machinery International Motor Trucks X A ' MQW THE ARCHBOLD DRY GOODS 203-A North Defiance St. The Store With Three Words Savings - Service - Satisfaction jlueo Compliments of EICHER COAL CO. Refrigeration Packard Cars Poults Breeders Eggs Phone 3221 or 3621 ' C its gf. who wYsE Bnos. W C. E. GERINGE Turkey Farm and Hatchery Ohiots First R O P Prescription Druggists Turkey Farm Breeders Phone 4501 Broiler Poults Our Specialty wauseon ohio Archbold, Ohio HARRY VUN DEYLEN 81 SON I i U 4 ,ssl Img ,off nn., --X I X 1 'v qi! l I n o ' ,EVN . o E-'lf'.?f+35 E -Q-I -GH as . NX' l f X X' fr:-C fix C NX- HU ' J Y kv? 'gi John Deere Quality Farm Equipment and Field Seeds P051 Office Route 1 Gerald 011.0 Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of 54 ECKERT PACKING CO. Af your Favorite Dealer SWIFT'S ICE CREAM A PRODUCT OF SWIFT 8: COMPANY Defiance, Ohio Phone 24955 ee e e MQ P HUB RESTUARANT Open 24 hours a day Q bans. .W Bryan, Ohio Ted Crow, Manager NEUHAUSER HATCHERIES A Good Place to Buy Good Chic s Bryan, Ohio Alvln Rosehrock, Manager WAUSEON FOUNDRY COMPANY Gray Iron and Semi-Steel Castings Wauseon, Ohio CHRISTY'S NEW Sz USED CARS 5 Qc-J E H V R G in E T Archbold Ohio YODER Sz FREY, INC. FERGUSON EQUIPMENT FIRESTONE TIRES Phone 2080 Archbold, Ohio BUD S HAMBURGER SHOP Opposite Courthouse 505 Second Street Defi ance Ohio Jtjffvif xfufff yfmf THE DEFIANCE HOME SAVING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION Defiance OHIO Napoleon 4454 Compliments o f Congratulations DEFIANCE GROCERY COMPANY THE BAKER - SHINDLER Wholesale Groceries Fresh Fruits 81 Vegetables COMPANY Corner Fifth 81 Jackson St. Defiance Ohio Phone 3462-3472 'V'? 'f'1'V Defiance Ol1i0 6'4 y!!, Congratulations and Best Wishes to the Class of '54 DI EHL B E E R Defiance Ohio Compliments of HUENEFELD FURNITURE Defiance, Ohio Bryan, Ohio 27233 Compliments of The NATIONAL MEMORIAL STONE COMPANY Ohio's Largest Monument Dealer Defiance, Ohio Compliments of TENZER LUMB Tgfwvylfvu Defiance Ohio DEFIANCE MILK PRODUCTS CO. 24 North Clinton St. Defiance Ohio lM 'gFWAUS SILO 8: COAL CO Manufacturers and Builders of Cement Stove Silos Wauseon, Ohio Phone 6411 NEUHAUSER HATCHERIES, Inc. HENERY WIEMKEN, Mgr Ohio U. S. Approved-Pullorum Clean CHICKS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ASK FOR OUR POULTRY SERVICE THIS SERVICE iS DONE BY TRAINED MEN Defiance, Ohio - Ridgeville Corners 511 aid St. - Ph. 4-1456 - Res. Ph. 28 5. 0 X 5 91 - Q BUY YOUR DIAMOND BY SM Appointmen .. At Sfambaugh 's Choose your Artcarued' diamond ring or your silver pattern without rush, without interruptions hy making an appointment for After Hour Shopping. Stop in or call for a special ap- pointment on these important selections. .1-nd. mm, ,,,, STAMBAUGH JEWELRY1liyf5y M? Opp. Strand Theatre f Defiance Ohio AunwfzuaA.ftcarve d1,.,.1., l r QMHJL 1 ff MMf..Mf Uv . DERROW MOTOR SALES ftpmeb JM Drlver Training Car Courtesy of Derrow Motor Soles Defiance, Ohio Phone 5-2055 .MAJ Ylflfvwv 7fwM4L RETTIG MUSIC CO. Everything in Music 514 Clinton Street Phone 4-2552 Defiance Ohio feufefj gif M ,5gf,,-3,6 1 H i ook DEFIANCE LUMBER CO. fxofgo an 2' l ' 2 IOUIIW' ' 3:3435 'ami Complete Bulldlng Service LO.- 6Zoyf gr BRowN,S BAKERY West on U. S. 24 Defiance Ohio Phone 42446 U Compliments of HOYT HARDWARE CO. UZCU M. m Clillt0ll St. Bryan Ohio Defiance Ohio Compliments of GEORGE A. DENNIS THE SPOT TAVERN Distributor 615 N. Perry Napoleon ohio AI. Budenhop, Prep. we 'wr rw- PARTEE-PLUMBING-AND-HEATING Superior BOTTLED GAS semen AUTOMATIC-COAL-GAS-OR-OIL FURNACES - INSTALLED Cooks, Heats, Makes Ice Phone - 16 GLENN - L - PARTEE fwmmwoevvfi NAPOLEON, OHIO PHONE 3731 EVANSPORT - OHIO ANDY'S PLACE V VL QQ ' M The Bar Where Good Frlends eet Ridgeville Corners, Ohio We 'fre 1 Q f, rv, ' A tt , O 1 . 94? uf A . S 'fr'-4 l LL S Q 9 ,, , -an 8 X , t -A 'N H nw 3 ,WW ' X 5 .M X sp- 5 ' A f f my y S A f Q5 at PW M 1 ff! tf'V7f14L - Vwvl, V,.,L,lD,, up Q ,VJ-'L gt, 0 6-A A-qv -5CJ'lAJM:flVL, XJ ,1 ,, 1 7 A ' ' - f I , 1 ' MDN I A, ,MJV BOOSTERS JACK G LICK, Optometrist 'VVVGJXAW 'Z'W.fx, ' ' ' fu I WENDT'S SHOE STORE HARDOL F. LEWIS, Jeweler FINERTY FIXERY PAUL MARCH STUDIO f M1NsEL's GROCERY Y sHoRT's DAIRY STORE N MEN's sHoP .. ' 1' A ,L , ff' ff ' g V 1 WMM !2 JvLQ5Zagm454wmwmu addouwkkqdedmakdehimud aaacuu. I f f jg. CVS ' V fvyii, ff' lf-'f' 4 ffjedftfu, Napoleon Napoleon Wauseon Napoleon Defiance Jewell Archbold Wauseon