United High School - La Vista Shamrock Yearbook (Armagh, PA)

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SHAMROCK OF 1945 VOLUME V Produced by the Senior Class of East Wheatfield-Armagh High School Alma Mater On the William Penn Highway ’Neath a sky of changeful hue Stands our beloved high school— E'er to her be true! Join the chorus, sound its praises Over hill and dale: Hail to thee, O, Armagh High School Hail to thee, All Hail! Come and join in song together. Shout with might and main— Our beloved Alma Mater, 4 Sound its praise again, Here's to her whose name we'll ever Cherish in our song; Honor, love, and true devotion All to her belong. 2 DEDICA TION LT. GEORGE L. HESS WE, THE SENIOR CLASS OE 1945. PROUDLY DEDICATE THIS FIFTH EDITION OF THE SHAMROCK TO LT. GEORGE L. HESS. KILLED IN ACTION; TO THE EOUR BOYS FROM OUR CLASS WHO ARE. NOW SERVING IN THE ARMED FORCES; AND TO ALL THE BRAVE FIGHTING AMERICANS ALL OVER THE WORLD. Herbert Altemus Sam Barelich Raymond Paul Robert Shank THF SENIOR CLASS OF EAST WHEATFIELD- ARMAGH HIGH SCHOOL PRESENTS THE SHAMROCK OF 1945 WITH THE THEME ONWARD TO VICTORY CLASS OFFICERS President ......-.......................... Donald Griffith Vice President ............................ Frances Crespo Secretary..................... Miliicent Mack Treasurer ................................. Achsa Meagher CLASS COLORS CLASS FLOWER Blue and White Red Rose CLASS MOTTO The Prize is great, but the Way is hard. HONOR ROLL Beatrice Cole Martha Ludwig Kathryn Ludwig Harry Mack Norma Dias (3 years) Duane Shearer Grace Stewart Robert Conrad Ernest R. Boucher, Supervising Principal East Wheatfield Township and Armagh Borough Joint School Board TOWNSHIP BOROUGH Joseph Mulvihill, President J. A. Krouse, Secretary William Campbi Carl Findley John Stephens, Clair Cramer Lloyd Elliott Eldon Gordon Alexander Johnston S. J. Lowther 5 GUIDING OUR STEPS TO Ernest R. Boucher Supervising Principal University of Pittsburgh, Penn State B. S. and Ed. M. MUSIC INSTRUCTOR John H. Clawson Juniata College, Temple University University of Pittsburgh. LATIN, GUIDANCE Gerald L. Barker B.S Juniata College, Indiana State Teachers College ABSENTEE MEMBER OF FACULTY Clarence I. Aikey B.S. Slippery Rock State Teachers College ABSENTEE MEMBER OF FACULTY MXrie Liggett B.S. Indiana State Teachers College. University of Pittsburgh. Pcn- i nsylvama State Teachers College, Temple University. HISTORY. PROBLEMS OF DEM OCRACY. ENGLISH Ma Leonard Spence B.S. Indiana State Teachjtrs_ lege. CIVICS. BIOLtKi Galen Oellig B.S. Pennsylvania State College. M.S. Colorado State College AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION Gandoi.ph B.S. Indiana State Teachers Col lege. TYPING. BOOKKEEPING. SHORT HAND. BUSINESS LAW. SELI ING. OFEICI PRACTICE Janet Ward B.A. Pennsylvania State College ENGLISH 8 Seniors !■ Alice Clark Has a heart for everything in school And always lives by the golden rule. Curls' Chorus 4. Hilltop Review '44-'45. Secretary ot Class '44. Dancing Club 5. Shamrock 45. American Passport '44. Semor Club '45 Beatrice Cole She puts her heart into her work Which she likes most of all: She’s a very smart girl Though not very tall. Operetta '42. Student Council 2. Chorus 4. President ot Class '44. Band 4. Dance Club. Sham ik '45. A B. Club. American Pass-po.t '44. Senior Club Robert Conrad Is quite a gentleman With the cutest little grin; He’s a pal to one and all And always takes it on the chin. The Sixth Key '45. Senior Club '45. A.B. Club, Dance Club Frances Crespo Proud Senorita of Spain Has given us many happy mem-ories We may remember and look back over again. Vice President ot Class '45, The Sixth Key '45. Chorus 4 Senior Club '45. Student Council '45, Hilltop Review '44-45. President ot Dance Club '45 Herbert Altimus Is off to fly a plane Across the sky’s open lanes Don’t fret and cry He’ll return by and by. The Sixth Key IV Basketball '4 45. Varsity Club '45. Army Air Corps Robert Bennett He seems to be very shy Although I wonder why But when it comes to farming He’ll always get by. F F A '41 45. Football 45. Varsity Club '45 ;er Brehm A fellow who is not very tall To be heard is no trouble at all For he tries the best he can To act like a grown up man William Campbell A blue eyed blonde Bashful as can be A very good dairy man We’re sure he will be. F.F.A. Secretary I. Manager ol Has F.F.A. '41 45. Basketball 44 '45. ketball Team 41 42. Dance Class Secretary '45. arstfy Club 44-'45 Seniors Norma Dias Reminds one of lavendar and old lace And if she were gone You would have a hard time Finding someone to fill her place. Hilltup Review '44 '43, Math Club 4). Dance Club, Chorus 1 y [r Donald Griffith A very romantic fellow With pretty curly hair And when you call for him He'll be there. American Passport 44, Class Treas uier 41-44. Football, Dance Club. President of Class 43. Math Club '43, Senior Club '43 Glenn Hunt Although he's big and very strong, The athletic type. No matter if things go wrong He's never been known to gripe. F.F.A. 43. Football 41 43. Basket ball 44 45. Dance Club. Varsuy Club Paul LaRosa A tall, dark and handsome man A friend to one and all; He's very sweet on all the girls And always at your beck and call. Basketball 2. Football I. Student Council ‘43, Shamrock '43. The Sixth Key '43. Varsity Club 2, Dancing Club. Senior Club 43. Moiale Builder ot Room 11. '43 George Lantzy When it comes to cars and girls He likes fancy things; And through his work he goes As if he had a pair of wings. Hilltop Review '45, Student Council 43. The Sixth Key '43, Dance Club Kathryn Ludwig Tall and blond Ouiet girl is she, Yet always busy as a bee. Hilltop Review '44 '43. Shamrock '43 Dance Club 3 i Martha Ludwig Wants to serve the public By joining the red cross nurses We are sure she will succeed And help all those in need. Band 1. American Passopit ‘44. Hilltop Review '43, Shamrock 43. Dance Club. A. B Club Harry Mack A brilliant lad of this class Who's not very loud But of him we are very proud. Band 3. F.F.A. 3. Shamrock '43 11 Seniors Mil lice nt Mack Has a hard tune keeping track Of all the things she has done But one thing sure she always Finishes anything once it is be' gun. Class Secretary '41 and '45. Hilltop Review 45. Chorus 4. Senior Club ’45, Dance Club. Hansel and Oreiel Achsa Meagher A jolly pal to everyone. Turns your work to fun, Helps you in every way And keeps you happy day by day. The Sixth Key 45. Shamrock ’45. Chorus 2. Secretary ot Dance Club 45, Class Treasurer '45. Hilltop Review 44-'45 Treva Neff Ernest Ragonesi A tall and handsome man Why the movies don't get him Is more than we can understand. Band 1. Cheerleader 1, Football 2. Basketball 3. Varsity Club 2. The Sixth Key ’45. Senior Club 45. Dance Club, Hilltop Review 44 ‘45. Manager of Basketball 1 Morale Builder of Room 11. 45 Erma Simmons The girl with the nimble feet Whose appearance is always neat Her golden hair and sweet smile Just can't be beat. The Sixth Key ‘45. Chorus 4. Dance Club Treasure. 44- 45. Math Club ‘43. Hilltop Review ‘44- 45 Helen Mahalic Ralph McGinnis A singer wants to be And if her goal is realized She'll be easy on the eyes As you can readily see. Hansel and Gretel ‘41. American Passport '44. Student Council 44. Hill top Review '44- 45. Chorus 4., 2. Senior Club •«?. uioru' mior Club '45 Better known as Judge; A friend to one and all And if its help you need Be sure and give him a call. American Passport 44. Cheexleaders 3. Senior Club '45. Dance Club 2, Hilltop Review 44 45. Shamrock 45. F.F.A. I In the future we will ce What a fine Wave she will be And everyone can tell She will serve very well. Hansel and Gretel. The Sixth Key '45. Hilltop Review 44-'45, Band 5. Chorus 4. Senior Club '45. Lance Club A quiet little girl Who works very hard Even if it gets tough Her smile she'll never discard. Chorus 2. Hilltop Review 44 ’45. Math Club 43. Dance Club 12 Seniors Robert Shank The Army Yank Went marching off to war But some day he'll be back And then things will be like before. Football 3. F.F.A., Band 3, Army Richard Shiley He's just an academic creature With an athletic feature Of him all say he's smart And always there to do his part. Varsity Club 2. Football 2. Basket ball 4. Shamrock '43. Hilltop Re view 44'4i. Senior Club '43. Dance Club. Cheerleader 1. American Passport 44. Morale Builder Room 11 Duane Shearer Is always here And when you need him most He's always at his post. Band 3. President Student Council IS. Shamrock 43. Math Club. A. B. Club. The Sixth Key 43 Grace Stewart Demure and sweet Her friendship just can't be beat. Editor of Hilltop Review ‘44 '43. Chorus 4. A. B. Club '43. Senior Club '43. Hansel and Gretel '41. Dance Club. CU'S Pianist Y 5 y Stutsman A friendly girl is she Always on the go; Happy as the day is long Appealing to men—Oh, oh. Ope etta ’42. Chorus 4. Band 1, Senior Club '43. The Sixth Key '43. Hilltop Review 44-43 Marlin Stutsman A lad interested in flying. He will succeed we know; If he does the best he can To the top he will go. Vice President ol Student Council '43-‘44. American Passport 44. Track Team 44. Shamrock 43. Band '42-'43. Dance Club 3 Dorothy Toman A very charming maiden And attractive to the men; If you are ever gloomy She will make you smile again. Operetta '42. American Passport '44. The Sixth Key 43, Senior Club '43. Chorus 4. Hilltop Review '44-'43, Shamrock Statf. '45. Dance Club 3 13 Class Will of 1945 We. the Senior Class of Armagh High School of the year 1945 A. D.. being of sound mind and good understanding (according to our own opinion) do hereby ask you to listen to our last Will and Testament. We wish you to receive from us the few gifts we have to receive from us the few gifts we have to bestow. SECTION I TO THE CLASS OF 'T945VV we wish to bequeath all the Senior privileges, mainly, occupy the best seats in assembly, play hooky, set tacks, chew gum. and all other things which go with these. TO THE SOPHOMORE CLASS we will the honor of giving a “magnificient” banquet for next year's Seniors. TO THE FRESHMAN CLASS we will the pleasure of initiating the new “Freshies.' TO THE FACULTY. we wish to commend as many remembrances as possible so that they will think of us in the future, all our test papers, senior themes, workbooks and most important of all, our report cards. SECTION II To Blanche Coughenour and Virginia Trindle, Alice Clark's excess weight. To Norman Palmer, Beatrice Cole's headaches of the Shamrock. To Earl Eisenhuth. Norma Dias's ability to study. To Dorothy McCullough, Erma Simmon's pretty sweaters. To Ben Greene, Ascha Meagher's moron jokes. To Ann Balko, Helen Maholic's love for sailors. To Irene Simon, Grace Stewart's editorship of the Hilltop Review. To Melvin Kunes, Treva Neff's bashfulness. To Bill Ronchak, Martha Ludwig’s artistic ability. To Martha Hutchison, Rosella Ofman's involuntary laughter. To Betty Wert, Millicent Mack's sweetness. To Margaret Bako, Dorothy Toman's ability to act. To Dorothy Varner, Frances Crespo's love for jewelry. To Jane Troska, Mary Stutsman’s love for shorthand. To Sam Mack. Kathryn Ludwig's good behavior. To Ed Sievers, Herbert Altemus's ability to dance. To Heth Jamison, Bob Bennett’s shyness. To Bill Lowther, Roger Brehm's sense of humor. To Carl Fry, Bill Campbell's sweetness for a certain girl. To Bill Labancz. Bob Conrad's ability to collect ads for the yearbook. To Eleanor Paul, Ernest Ragonesi's black hair. To Ilene Altemus, Ralph McGinnis’s ability to lead. To Joe Rager, Donald Griffith's curly hair. To Mike Huczko, Glenn Hunt's ability to set tacks. To Bill Young, Paul LaRosa's towering height. To Wayne Brown, George Lantzy's desire to read detective stories. To Bill Howard, Harry Mack's musical talent. To Dwight Plowman, Bob Shank's military career. To Jim Toman and Biil Mathews. Richard Shiley's desire to join the Merchant Marine. To Bill Doyle, Duane Shearer's mathematical aptitude. To David Stinson, Marlin Stutsman's love for blondes. Log SEPTEMBER 5: Well, here we go again. Back to school. 9: Did you go? Where? To the Grange Fair. The F. F. A. had a nice display. 13: Assembly. The boys received their letters for football and basketball. 16: What do you know-! The first football game of the season. We won over Southfork 6-0. 20: That magazine man must have been here again. 23: Another game this time with Dale. The score 13-13. Boy, are we getting good! 29: The ring man was here today. 30: Armagh plays Gallitzin. W'e won again. You didn't hear the score? Well it's 12-7. OCTOBER 2: Girls, comb your hair. Boys, fix your tie. The picture man is here. 6: Freshman and Sophomore Party. Did you have a good time? 7: We're doing fine. Won another game, score 27-0. 10: First issue of the “Hilltop Review.'' 13: Everyone has been seeing an Indian. That was “Chief Red Feather.” 14: The football game with Nanty Glo was cancelled. Too bad. 16: What! No Dancing? Machine is being repaired. 18: First game that we lost. We played Johnstown and I'm not telling the score. 19: Here's a movie “Men of Texas.” 28: Another football game with Bcaverdale 7 0 in favor of Armagh. 31: Did you enjoy yourself at the Halloween Party? NOVEMBER 1: A new month, oh gee! 2: When Johnny Comes Marching Home” was a movie. 3: Bobo the magician. Good wasn't he? We won another game 39-0. 7: And we won another game 26-0. 16-17: What's all the rush! Oh, the Senior play “The Sixth Key.” 20: Movie . . . “My Favorite Spy.' 23: Don't eat too mch on Thanksgiving Day. 31: Movie. . . “This Land is Mine.' DECEMBER 8: What are the Ag boys so happy about. Now, I know they are having a Skating Party. 11: What a lovely snowstorm. 14: Yippee!! Are we happy! No school. 22: Christmas vacation begins. Hope you have a good time. JANUARY — 1: A new year. Did you make your New Year’s resolutions. The saddest thing of all we have school today. 2: Isn't this weather grand. No school. 4: Another movie “It Ain't Hay.” Continued on page 80 14 FIRST ROW James Toman, Lcola McLaughlin, Bill Howard, Virginia Trindle, Bill Doyle, Betty Wert. Dwight Plowman. Gladys Mack. Mike Hutzcha SECOND ROW Mary Lou McCachren, Heth Jamison, Eleanor Paul, Sam Mack, llenc Altemus, Robert Me Cachrcn, Betty Ressler, Ed Severs, Martha Hutchison THIRD ROW Norman Palmer, Dorothy McCullough, Bill Ronihak, Irene Simon, Bill Labancz, Ann Balko, George Stevens, Janet Traska, Bill Young FOURTH ROW' Margaret Busany, Earl Eisenheith. Shirley Louis, Blair Shoup, Rose Geralami, Joe Rager, Blanche Coughneur, Cary Fry, Dorothy Varner FIFTH ROW' David Stinson, Margaret Bako, Mr. Oellig, Sponsor OFFICERS President Vice President Secretary .... Treasurer James Toman Melvin Kimes Carl Fry Bill Doyle 15 Sophomore Class OFFICERS President .... Eddie Toman Vice President Mary Ann Stinson Secretary Shirley Lane 1 reasurcr Marjorie Wadsworth FIRST ROW Jack Griffith, CharlW Mczkt , Bill Traska, Norma Hoffman, Eddie Toman, Clyde Hunt, Viola Williams, Lois Howard. Ina Sarah Hciden SECOND ROW Betty Jean Rosenbenfy, fcr)orie Wadsworth. Sarah Ann Woodring, Shirley Lane, Irene Shaw, Stella Miser, Vcrla Mac Berrtfwt, Betty Griffith, Myrtle Fry THIRD ROW Robert Fulcomer, Violet T idmk, Jeannine Carney, Eva Berezansky, Naomi Stiles, Mildred Lopeta, Mary Jane Harden. Mary Margaret Brac’cn, Norma Bracken, Mary Dubil FOURTH ROW Boh Lowthcr, Rose Mary Mack, Margaret Slippy, Mary Ann Stinson, Mary Lou Meagher. Rosella Stanek, Iva Tomb, Ella Jean Altemus, Mildred Mack. Violet Dearmy. FIFTH ROW' Maynard Mathews, Clair Stiles, Bernard Franklin, Wilbert Mu:selman, Donald Bracken, Dwight Hess. Glenn Shearer, Bill McFeaters, James Crespo, Eugene Davis SPONSOR Miss Ward 16 Freshman Class FIRST ROW Valarie Gillen, Caroline Kelly. Lena Holupka. Edgar Harding, Homer Hedges, Hazel Trindle, Dona Frazier, Lois Garlitz SECOND ROW James Conrad, Ira Clark, Marjorie Loder, .Vincent Crespo. Kenneth Mack. Leon Verba. lumor Casado, Jack Ayers. Harry Trindle THIRD ROW Georgene McCachren. Betty Lou Hollingsworth, Florence Casado. Anna LaRosa. Marjorie Myers. Mary Swatsworth. Sally Deem, Iris Brack. Lois Hunt FOURTH ROW Eleanor Rager, Anna Mae Stewart, Emma Bagley. George McCullough. Herbert Mack, Donald Carney, Dorothy Bozicevich. Joyce Goughnour FIFTH ROW Alvin Lee, William Silbaugh, James Pyer. Mack Stiles. Bob Conrad. John Ludwig, James Luther, Albert Fatula SPONSOR Miss McLaughlin President ...................................... Edgar Harding Vice President Adam Busony Secretary ........................................ Lena Holupka Treasurer Paul Hedges 17 for FOUR FREEDOMS Freedom from Want Freedom from Fear FIRST ROW Robert Cresswell, George Traska. Robert Altemus, John Glovak, Kenneth Nealer SECOND ROW Olive Mack, Eleanor Casado, Marabelle Altemus, Ruth Davis THIRD ROW James Plowman, Clifford Rudnik, Milford Lambing, George Shoup FOURTH ROW —W illiam Conrad, James Stiles, Richard Howard, Clair Bracken, Wayne Tomb 19 Freedom of Religion Freedom of Speech FIRST ROW Bob Carney, Eddie Lee Dcyarmin, George Slippy, Pete Dubil. George Bracken SECOND ROW -John Ofrnan, Guido DeSabatino, Ed McLaughlin. Eugene Labincz. John Franklin THIRD ROW Mike Knapic, Donald Shearer. Maurice Trasko, John Bako, Walter McGinnis, Donald Stiles FOURTH ROW Roy Paul, Floyd Rharabaugh, Bob McCardren, Hatty Woodring, Ed Lowther, Eugene Dick 20 us i n e u 5 e c t i o n 21 Student Council LEFT TO RIGHT Norma Bracken, Lcola McLaughlin, Hazel Trindle, Heth Jamison, Duane Shear er. Frances Crespo, Mr. Boucher. George Lantzy, Paul LaRosa. Norman Palmer, James Crespo. OFFICERS President Duane Shearer Vice President Frances Crespo Secretary ..........................................- Norma Bracken Treasurer Heth Jamison The Shamrock Staff Editor in Chief Associate Editor Senior Editor Activities Editor Photograph Editor Art Editor Business Manager Assistants Sports Editor Typing Editor Circulation Editors Faculty Advisor ................. Beatrice Cole Norman Palmer Achsa Meagher Kathryn Ludwig ...................Alice Clark Martha Ludwig Marlin Stutsman ................. Richard Shi ley ................. Harry Mack Dorothy Toman Ralph McGinnis, Duane Shearer ___________________ Miss Liggett FIRST ROW Kathryn Ludwig. Achsa Meagher, Dorothy Toman, Miss Liggett, Beatrice Cole SECOND ROW Norman Palmer, Richard Shiley, Ralph McGinnis, Martha Ludwig, Harry Mack, Marlin Stutsman, Duane Shearer ABSENT Alice Clark Hilltop Review Staff Editor .............................................. Grace Stewart Editorial Editor .......... ............................. Helen Maholic Business Manager ........................................ Alice Clark Art Editor ............................................. Martha Ludwig Sports Editors Richard Shiley, Ernest Ragonesi Scope Editor ........................................... Ralph McGinnis Mimeographing Treva Neff, Norma Dias Typists Frances Crespo, Erma Simmons, Mary Stutsman Reporters ......................... Rosella Ofman, Achsa Meagher American Passport was presented by the Junior Class of 1944 at the school auditorium on Thursday and Friday evenings. April 20 and 21, 1944, under the direction of Janet Ward. The play was a success. Dorothy Toman had the lead in the play as Louella Hamilton, an American girl of twelve with Donald Griffith playing as her father, Shirley Williams as Mother, Sally Maholic as an older sister, Richard Shiley as an older brother and Beatrice Cole as Aunt Min, a very rich old lady who held the purse strings.” Some of the other characters were: Mrs. Swartz Alice Clark Bill Marlin Stutsman Sybel .......— Martha Ludwig Mr. Craig .............. Ralph McGinnis Smmmmm The Sixth Key The Sixth Key,” a mystery comedy, was presented by the Senior Class of 1945 on November 18 and 19 under the direction of Miss Ward. 26 The play was quite successful and enjoyed by all who saw it. 27 Fra.nces 0 e •a.T vice DotothY Hi-rrY R o$er L 28 y v m 3. R i P H Millie. fta.T Hry MaJ rTHfl OK2 FOOTBALL SQUAD FIRST ROW Ed Toman, Mekm Klines, Mike Huczka. William Lowther, Bill Doyle, Ileth Jamison, Norman Palmer, Albert Fatula, Clyde Hunt SECOND ROW Dwight Hess. James Toman. Dwight Plowman, Edgar Harding, Robert Bennett, Donald Carney, Glenn Hunt. George McCullough. Ernest Rago icsi THIRD ROW Mr. Ocllig, Ben Greene, Charles McNulty. Gene Davis. Paul LaRosa, Richard Shiley, Blair Shoup, Bill Me Heater:., Bernard Franklin. Wiliam Howard CHEERLEADERS Gladys Mack. Ilene Altemus, Ralph McGinnis, Mary Jane Harding, Marjorie Loder 33 FOOTBALL 34 BASKETBALL V arsity FIRST ROW— Bill Doyle. Bill Campbell. Jim Toman, Richard Shiley, Dwight Plow man SECOND ROW Dwight Hess, Hcth Jami-son, Paul LaRosa, Melvin Kimcs, Sam Mack COACH Mr. Johnston MANAGER Ernie Ragonesi Junior Varsity FIRST ROW — Clyde Hunt, Bill Tras-ka, Dwight Hess, Mike Huczko, Norman Pah mcr SECOND ROW Edgar Harding, Bernard Franklin, Carl Fry. Bill McFeaters, Eddie Toman 35 VARSITY CLUB FIRST ROW Glenn Hunt, Bill Campbell, Bill Doyle. Dwight Plowman, I ierh Jar.iiso ■-Mike Huczko SECOND ROW Ernie Ragonesi, Gene Davis, Jim Toman, Melvin Kimcs, Norman Palmer THIRD ROW Dwight Hess, Robert Bennett, Richard Shiley, Paul LaRosa, Sam Mack 36 CHORUS BAND FIRST ROW Mr Boucher. Director, Margaret Slippy, Mary Ann Stinson. Beatrice Cole. Lois Howard, jack Griffith SECOND ROW — Mack Stiles, Stella Miser, Ella Jean Altemus, Mildred Mack, Valorie Gillen, Bob Lowther THIRD ROW Georgene McCachren. Iva Tomb. Treva N tf. Harry Mack, Glenn Shearer FOURTH ROW Bill McFeaters, Duane Shearer, Bill Howard, Wayne Brown, Martha Hutchison. Clyde Hunt, May nard Mathews 38 GRANGE FAIR EXHIBITS These are our future dairy farmers. Don't you think we will enjoy their products? F. F. A. These boys are going to be the farmers of the tomorrow yet to come. Grange Fair Exhibits These prize hens and roos-ters were raised by some of the F. F. A. boys. Wouldn't you like one for Sunday dmner? Vegetable Exhibits Some of these vegetables were prize winners at the Grange Fair, and they were grown by our F. F. A. boys. Physics Lab. There is an important ex periment going on. but I'm not sure what it is. Let's ask one of the students. Agriculture Building Here is the building in which many of our hoys and also men above the school age have learned the art of farming and how to become better farmers. WlfflBn Senior Typing When we began our course in the fall most of the girls were planning on office jobs, hut now some of them are anticipating going into U.S. Services. It just goes to show that girls are still as changeable as ever. Junior Typing Just beginning but they have hopes of becoming expert. and no doubt they will Senior English Class Hm-m Wonder what they are writing. I wonder if it could be a research theme, or is it the three act play. Senior Girls' Physical Education We’re still a little stiff from our fir t day in Gym, but we’ll be tine in a few days (I hope). 42 Junior Class Meeting There is a great deal of business to be carried on in a Junior Class meeting. If you doubt my word, ask someone who has been a Junior. Senior Club This club was organized for the purpose of gathering money for our school, and it ha done much in male ing our yearbook possible. Ag. Shop Mr. Ocllig had a difficult time making the boys stop working long enough to have their picture taken. I won' der if that is so at all times! 43 Dance Club Officers The Dance Club must be deciding what new records to buy. Please include my favorite. Dancing If you were to come to our school at noon on either Monday or Wednesday, this would be a sight that you would most certainly sec. World History Projects These are our Sophomores and the projects that they have made under the direction of Miss Liggett. 44 Honor Roll We are very proud of our honor roll that was bought through the efforts of the Student Council. We are even prouder of the boys and girls whose names ap' pear on it. A. B. Club The members of this club have attained a B average or better and I’m sure that they have worked hard to acquire this high average. Biology Class This is at Mr. Spence's bi ology class and I'm sure he is waiting impatiently for warm weather so he can take his students on a field trip. 4 LESLIE A. STUTZMAN 19 A RELIABLE BUS SERVICE 46 Compliments of PACKARD MOTOR CO. AT PRESENT SPECIALIZING IN FIRST CLASS SERVICE HIGH GRADE USED CARS 335 Bedford Street JOHNSTOWN, PENNA. Compliments of United Jewelers A. ZION 410 Main Street JOHNSTOWN, PA. Compliments of Charles Supply Co. BOLTZ, PENNA. 47 Compliments of Compliments of Thomas Flower Shop Hoover's Meat Market Phone 77204 Nights, 82551 SEWARD, PENNA. 107-109 Franklin St. JOHNSTSOWN, PENNA. Compliments of DR. A. A. CONLEY Phone 87451 202 PORCH BUILDING JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA 48 CONGRATULATIONS, HONORED SENIORS EXTEND SINCERE CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ARMAGH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATING CLASS OF 1945, AND MAY YOU ACHIEVE SIMILAR SUCCESS IN SEEKING A HIGHER EDUCATION. WE EXTEND A CORDIAL INVITATION TO VISIT THE GLOSSER STORE ON ANY OF YOUR VISITS TO JOHNSTOWN. Compliments of Compliments of Lester Yanatt Foodland Market Tom Hogan 49 SEWARD PENNA. PHOTOGRAPHER Compliments of Neil’s Beauty Salon Harris Music Store Pianos — Band Instruments Specialize in Musical Merchandise PERMANENT WAVES Special attention to School Musical Requirements 211 Market Street Ligonier Street JOHNSTOWN PENNA. NEW FLORENCE, PENNA. HENRY HALL CARDS FOR ALL OCCASIONS” INDIANA PENNSYLVANIA 50 Compliments of United Mine Workers of America LOCAL UNION NO. 838 President ........................... Dragick Svilar Vice President ...................... William Rudnik Recording Secretary .................. Mike Pillar Financial Secretary ............ John Torak Treasurer Andrew Casper Door Man ........................ Howard Lavis BOLTZ — — — PENNSYLVANIA 51 Compliments of Compliments of Suchman's Jewelry Store Ladies' Auxiliary DIAMONDS—JEWELRY Jewelry and Watch Repairing ROBINDALE, PENNA. 910 Roberts Street NANTY-GLO, PA. Paul's Smart Shoes Compliments of FOR WOMEN Holtzman - Jeweler 547 Main Street Johnstown, Penna. You can always do better at Holtzman's Reliable Jewelers Better Tires Sales Co. Nationally Famous Watches Perfect Diamonds Phone 71-205 Easy Credit Terms 251-253 Conemaugh St. 112 Market St. Johnstown, Penna. Johnstown, Pa. 52 Compliments of THE SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY INDIANA PENNSYLVANIA Widdowson's Jewelers MEET YOUR FRIENDS Phone 508-R AT 704 Philadelphia St. Indiana, Pa. Murphy's J. B. Cramer Hardware Co. The Friendly Store Hardware, Tinning, Plumbing Heating Indiana, Pennsylvania Phone 275 Homer City, Pa. 53 Compliments of Compliments of Sky's Store JOHNSTOWN, PENNA. L. C. Feed Company FLOUR — GRAIN — FEED Phone 1 06 Rear Houk s Hotel INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of Chic Hat Shop Johnstown, Penna. Levison’s Dept. Store Nanty-Glo, Pennsylvania Rhinehart’s Pharmacy 902 Chestnut Street Nanty-Glo, Pennsylvania The Nanty-Glo Journal Established Nov. 5, 1921 The most influential newspaper covering the entire Blacklick valley A Good Advertising Medium Herman Sedloff, Printer H. O. Eldridge, Editor 54 Compliments of Joseph E. Cover PORTRAIT INDIVIDUAL WEDDINGS OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER OF CLASS OF 1945 DIAL 68-252 504 MAIN STREET JOHNSTOWN _ — — PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of BREHM'S GREENHOUSE CUT FLOWERS POTTED PLANTS FLORAL DESIGNS VEGETABLE PLANTS DILLTOWN PENNSYLVANIA INDIANA EVENING GAZETTE Goes into nearly every home in Indiana County Daily Circulation 11,638 843 Philadelphia Street Phones 300 - 301 56 INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA C. E. Barkley IMPLEMENT STORE Compliments of McCormick-Deering Farm Machines Cambria Equipment Co. Genuine I. H. C. Repairs Phone 1345-J 12 Iron Street 422 South 13th St. INDIANA, PENNA. JOHNSTOWN, PENNA. BUY YOUR DIAMONDS Compliments of AT Indiana Hardware Co. Roger's Hardware Easy Payments Electrical Appliances Furniture — Sporting Goods 636 Philadelphia St. INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA INDIANA PENNA. 57 Compliments of NEW FLORENCE NATIONAL BANK NEW FLORENCE, PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL MILLS FARM SERVICE DIVISION Johnstown — — — — Pennsylvania 58 Compliments of Imperial Coal Company DIAMOND MINE NO. 2 BOLTZ — — — — PENNSYLVANIA 59 B. F. Goodrich Stores Compliments of Tires — Tubes — Batteries Expert Recapping and Repairing St. Glair Pharmacy 24-Hour Service Russell St. Clair, Prop. 628 Philadelphia Street NEW FLORENCE, PA. Indiana, Pennsylvania Hess Bros. Restaurant Compliments of Where People Meet to Eat George W. Shomo Indiana, Pa. Fresh Meats and Widdowson’s Jewelers Payments as low as SI.25 weekly General Merchandise 704 Phila. St. Phone 508-R Indiana, Pa. Phone Bolivar 3451 S. W. Hewlings New Florence, Pa. HUFF PENNA. Linderman’s Elite Johnstown, Pa. 60 Compliments of CANADIAN FUR COMPANY JOHNSTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of Jones Furniture Co. Compliments of The Out of the Way — Less to Pay” Store A Friend Phone 730 1015-1023 Phila. St. Indiana, Pennsylvania 61 Compliments of Tremble's Compliments of GENERAL STORE Charles Supply Co. BOLTZ, PA. NEW FLORENCE, PA. Blair Uber LARGEST RADIO STORE in Pennsylvania Opposite Court House Radios, Records, Appliances Compliments of Hart B. Daugherty Lumber and Builders’ Supplies Over 0,000 Records in stock Over 1,100 Albums in stock Expert Service at Low Cost 618 Phila. St. Phone 955 INDIANA, PENNA. Philadelphia Street INDIANA, PENNSYLVANIA 62 Compliments of Ladies Aid ROBINDALE, _ — — — PENNSYLVANIA 63 BEST WISHES Compliments of Weiser Music Co. School of Music Orchestra ‘'Commanders” Everything for the Musician” Orchestra 415 Main St. Phone 85-821 JOHNSTOWN, PA. Miltenberger Flower Shop Compliments of G. L. Ruff Co. ALL YOUR FLORAL NEEDS Jewelers Founded 1898 Dial 60-671 118 Market Street 111 Market St. JOHNSTOWN, PENNA. JOHNSTOWN, PA. 64 Compliments of W. H. Putterbaugh DRUGGIST Phone 92301 The Johnstown Wholesale Leather Shoe Findings Co. Corner Washington Franklin Streets JOHNSTOWN. PA. Charles Dailey, Manager JOHNSTOWN, PA. HUTCHISON BUS LINES BOLIVAR - JOHNSTOWN ARMAGH - JOHNSTOWN HUTCHISON RESTAURANT cprn A. Dick Hutchison, Prop. 65 546 Washington Street JOHNSTOWN. PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of IDEAL FURNITURE THE PRESTIGE QUALITY STORE BLAIRSVILLE PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of Del Boring TIRE SERVICE Compliments of The Style Store CURTAINS YARD GOODS 636 Main St. Phone 71-235 Phone 53-201 505-507 Main Street 66 JOHNSTOWN, PA. JOHNSTOWN, PENNA. Compliments of A FRIEND Radio Sales and Service Compliments of “Radio Ralph” Member P. S. A. PHILCO MOTOROLA 10jVi Clinton St. 607 Railroad St. JOHNSTOWN, PA. Beverly Furniture Co. WE BUY AND SELL FURNITURE 219 Bedford Street JOHNSTOWN, PA. 67 Valley Printing Co. The Time Shop Printing — Ruling — Binding L. Ray Ream Phone 65-162 Watch Clock Repairing 612 Railroad St. 258 Fairfield Avenue JOHNSTOWN, PA. JOHNSTOWN, PA. Thomas J. Apryle Son Gales Clothing Store JEWELERS STYLISH APPAREL for the entire family Your charge account is cordially invited Franklin Lincoln Sts. 139 Clinton St. JOHNSTOWN, PA. JOHNSTOWN, PA. 1 68 Paul Hornick E. A. Schuster HARDWARE Watch Maker Jeweler — Engraver Phone 54-391 314-316 Broad St. First National Bank JOHNSTOWN, PA. JOHNSTOWN, PENNA. Soda Candy Compliments of Sack's Homer City Pharmacy Bedford St. Hogan s Delicious Ice Cream JOHNSTOWN, PA. Reymer’s Norris Candy EVERYTHING Shultons Early American Toiletries TO WEAR for Prescriptions Filled as They Men and Women Should Be Boys and Girls Cigars Stationery 69 Real Estate Estimates Furnished Phone 445 - 446 G. S. Kunkle Lumber Go. Lumber Builders’ Supplies Devoe Paints Glass Hardware and Millwork HOMER CITY, PA Compliments of Manos Theater BLAIRSVILLE, PA. Enjoy a good movie always at the MANOS S. D. Stiffey Sons Hardware — Paints Electrical Supplies 42 W. Market Street BLAIRSVILLE, PA. Asper’s Department Store Complete Line for Ladies, Men and Children Phone 225 BLAIRSVILLE, PA Anduson's Meat Market Meats and Groceries Specialty — Poultry 9 W. Market Street BLAIRSVILLE, PA. MEET YOUR FRIENDS AT Murphy’s The Friendly Store” BLAIRSVILLE, PA. 70 Amontf the boohs cherish for is your rbooh 'COM' 2MC C a a wo ztL FINEST ZINC Cr COPPER PHOTO ENGRAVINGS Ca C PENNA. 'Johnstown, the Flood-Free City” 1 Compliments of Center Drug Store Heasley Drug Co. Frank H. Smiley THE REXALL STORE When in Blairsville, visit The Friendly Store next Manos Theatre 112 E. Market St. BLAIRSVILLE, PA. Blairsville, Penna. Compliments of BRUSHYALLEY TRADING COMPANY A COUNTRY VARIETY STORE SERVING RURAL AREAS BETTER” Phone Homer City 234 BRUSHVALLEY PENNSYLVANIA 72 GREINER'S FARM MAID ENRICHED BREAD Always Fresh at Your Grocers INDIANA PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of W. T. Grant 38 F.. Market St. Blairsville, Pa. E. D. Frattura FOOD STORE Blairsville Motor Go. Chrysler and Plymouth Cars 245 Walnut St. 165 E. Market St. Phone N1412 73 Blairsville, Penna. BLAIRSVILLE, PA. R. G. Cramer Bergenstock Ruffner GENERAL MERCHANDISE Authorized Hawkinson Tire Tread Service Phone 56-758 Phone 1979 1067-1075 Phila. Street CRAMER, PENNA. INDIANA, PA. Compliments of Farm Bureau Insurance Service A Friend Automotive — Life — Fire Public Liability — Compensation Hospitalization Sears, Roebuck and Co. V. M. Hutchison, Local Agent JOHNSTOWN, PA. BRUSHVALLEY, PA. 74 Willis Henderson Floral Company Barclay Hardware Co. B. P. S. PAINTS Wayne Ave. Phone 61-J Indiana, Pa. 520 Philadelphia St. Phone 1522 Say It With Flowers” INDIANA, PA. BE SMART—SEE ART Compliments of Penn Furniture Co. Arthur Lewis Radio Repairs — Records Indiana’s Leading Furniture Store Philadelphia Street INDIANA, PA. Four Great Stores Indiana Johnstown Altoona Somerset 75 Compliments of Troutman’s INDIANA, PA. SKATE AT Skate • A ■ Way ROLLER RINK Route 53 Coca-Cola Bottling Co. OF INDIANA Compliments of Mr. E. Hess Armagh, Pennsylvania Agent for 76 JOHNSTOWN PENNA. Prudential Insurance Co. Compliments of NEW FLORENCE LUMBER MILL NEW FLORENCE, PA. Compliments of A Friend EVERYTHING But High Prices at the Seward Racket Store SEWARD, PA. 77 Compliments of AMERICAN STORES PHILADELPHIA PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of Sutton-Miller Co. Compliments of R. S. Wagner NEW FLORENCE, PA. INDIANA _ BLAIRSVILLE Complete Funeral and Ambulance Service 78 John M. Miller, Manager Telephone Bolivar 2363 Keep Up with the War News! Keep Up with World Happenings Keep Up the Morale on the Home Front with the TRIBUNE — A Daily Newspaper — READ “The Observer” Published Weekly 209 Franklin Street JOHNSTOWN, PA. E. 0. Cramer INSURANCE and BONDS 485 Dorothy Avenue Dial 46-184 JOHNSTOWN, PA. 79 s 4 V : Jo P£k? J j Autographs . w Jr s r «E J zZZt til ' JU ZZ £ t6£Zy :grocj Lewis Grocery Complete Line of fks. MEATS AND VEGETABLES iaj$h, Pennsylvania LOG (Continued from page 14) 5: First basketh. T Tt TP3 ' 1 u i can't seem to remember the score. I know we lost 9: Basketball gamcAAtWRichland. How sad we lost 49 27. Movie One mi J m B. C. Another basketball game. We lost 37-35. And another game with Southmont. We lost again 26-17. 16: Another game with W ilmore as the winner. Don't study too hard to night. Mid-terms tomorrow 17-18: Boy, were those exams tough. pow, i rememncL the exam: 19: I wonder why everyone is smiling. Now, 1 remembe Blacklick. • -- - ;3: Another game with Bolivar. fl6: Game with Blacklick. FEBRUARY Beginning of a new month. Movie “Forever and a Day. 2. Everyone's smiling, no school again. 5. Don't those Seniors do anything but take snapshots? Are you asking mej 8. Intramural basketball game. 9. Mr. Spence's Assembly. 14. Juniors presented the Valentine Party. Hope you enjoyed yourself. 13: Basketball game with Richland. Score Armagh 11. Richland 18. 16: Movie “Flight for Freedom. The movie projector broke. 18: We won a basketball game with Southmont. Score, 25-20. 20: Basketball game with Wilmore. You ask the score, well, we lost.1 22: Armagh vs. Beaverdale. MARCH 2: Senior Class sponsored a Skating Party. tVA 5.: Did you sec that Animal Show? Aren't animals smart? jf) 9. Miss McLaughlin's Assembly. APRIL 3: Cowboy Phil visited Armagh. “19-20: “'High Pressure Homer the play presented by the Junior Class MAY 11: Senior Class presented an assembly. 20: Baccalaureate Services. 24: Commencement Exercises. 29: Happy day of our life. Last Day school. ippec! ms arc over. Another busy day. Game w-it What grand weather. We went home earb rented by the Junior Class. S a « ■ %


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