Waynesfield Goshen High School - Reflections Yearbook (Waynesfield, OH)

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Class Prophee As I was sitting by the window in my study, contemplating a theme for my next novel, suddenly a bright light, illustrious and radiant, appeared before my eyes. Through the mist I could see a silent, white figure beginning to take shape. As it drew nearer, I saw a crown upon her head: she wore a long white robe: and she moved in a gliding way to stop before my desk. The Voiceof Prophecy was written on her crown. As I watched her, her lips began to move. Startled and surprised, I was beginning to hear of the class of '48. Waynesflald would hardly be able to exist, were it not for the eggs, milk, cream and meat supplied by the farm which is owned and operated by the former Esther Babcock and her husband, Gene Bailey. They also are the parents of two lovely children and seem to be very appy. Did you read that article in the Lima News on Should We Fight Russia Again ? Well, that was written by Lois Ann Bennett, who has become a very successful journalist and is making a name for herself in the literary world. Having heard of that new discovery in the line of drugs, Slip-a-Cillin-Doc, you surely recognized the world-famous heart specialist, Blll Bly as the founder of it. Without the aid of his steadfast companion, also his nurse. said drug, Slip-a-Cillin-Doc, would never have been made known to the common layman. Through the powerful influence of his pen and mind, Mr. Thomas J. Bodell, Esquire, who is now associate editor of the New York Times. ls exposing to the American public. the undermining methods employed by the Communists to gain their ends. You remember the former Donna Belle Bowsher? Well, she is now the wife of a minister, Donald Spencer. who has a church near Sprlngdalo, located southeast of Waynesfield. They have three bouncing baby boys, who constitute their sorrows and joys. California has been blessed with the arrival of a former Waynesficld resident. She is now Mrs. Kenneth Burden, the former Yvonne goes Crue. He was recently discharged from the U. S. Navy and they have seLt.ed down to a peaceful married life in their sunny California unite ow. Whatl Another sailor's wife. Yes, Mrs. Roger Case. the former Evelyn Ch-iles is novi' Mrs. Roger Case. Since his discharge, they and their adorable little girl have been farming or. the lone prairie. Remember that girl who was so enthused about Asbury? Yeah, the one who lived at Holden and blushed at every word which was spoken to her? Well, she has graduated from Asbury and is still waiting for that Asbury guy's ten years to diminish so she can live a happy and prosperous life. Oh, yes! Romance, a new interest in life. A new outlook. We well remember Mildred Dulebohn and Ronald Turner in those days. But now, yes, now they are operating a farm. They are raising Duroc Jerseys and Mid has even learned to drive that John Deere A. Band sakes. Did you hear about the new turn in housekeeping? Yes, it's Ted Gilroy who is now keeping house for his happy family consisting of two dogs, a cat and a canary. In his spare time he is employed as a postal clerk at the Waynesiield 1-'ost Office. West Newton has surely become important and practically overnight. It has been blessed with the addition of a married couple, Bill Lawrence and Lucille Gossard. Lucille is that well-known concert pianist who has made a name for herself on Broadway. Another college girl? Yes, you should be proud of your Wittenberg graduate, Mary Gray. She is known as one of the most famous Wd capablg stenographers ln the field and rumors have it that she and her boss are seen regularly as spectators of the football games of aynes e . The former Marilyn Horn is now employed as secretary and wife of the manager of the New Hampshire Grain Co. They seem to be enjoying their life and work very much. Remember the girl who floated away in the operetta? Yes, she finally did and with Jim Chiles, too: Marilyn Hunter has done well for herself for she worked as a secretary prior to their getting married. And back in 1948 when you graduated there was, sure thing, another diamond. Who was wearing it? That's right! Martha Kaufman and who was the lucky man? Right againl Shortie Davis. At present she is fully occupied by caring for the Little Davises and Shortie. Walt a minute. One member has sailed over to Wapakoneta and is the wife of Tom Brandt, manager of the Dodge, Chrysler, Ply- mouth. Sha ls the one-time Dorothy Lhamon, who was the capable manager of the Senior class money in '48. A1lAh8l' one of those graduates who lived over by New Hampshire is doing all right. Yes, Betty Minnich- is a capable secretary working at an office in Lima and her fame is wide-spread throughout Lima and surrounding districts. Through the mist, the prophetess smiled, And you, Martha Morris, as everyone knows are doing quite well for yourself. Your name is high-lighted in the literary world and with Ron and a new Dodge, wel-l-l, you are very well off. That Ray Morris has gone far and fast. At present he is engaged by the Graham Motors Co. as a mechanical engineer. With a wife and four children to come home to every night-wh-at more could a guy ask for'I My, look at that modern home over there. Oh, yes. Now I see it. It's the new style, all glass, and doesn't that family seem happyl I guess that Sue Moyer's taking Home Ec. really was of some value to her, for look at the results. If you would have listened to CBS last nite, you would have heard the renowned voice of Luanna. Schnelle, formerly Musser, floating over the wires. She and Kermit are now living happily in their home in New York. Kathleen Pepple, Mrs. Joe Chiles since a month ago, has just returned from her honeymoon in Niagara Falls. They plan to settle down outside of Waynesfieid and farm. Bill Roberson is flying high , but not as he had originally planned. He learned how to fly in the Army Air Corps, and recently purchased Wright Field in Dayton. Joe Stocker was honored with the inevitable-Betty Spaulding. He now has a license to preach and a little farm and the future looks rosy for both. The lovely homes ln New York and Waynesfield have only Bob Thompson, eccentric interior decorator, to thank. He is so much ln demand and so popular that recently the President tried to engage him to redecorate the White House. Bob had to decline because of hll eccentric nature-the balcony is again being moved, and he detests carpenters. That ls all for the class of '48, spake my companion. She then faded back from whence she came leaving me to my memories. --, ii,-sis. 4 2 2 W tif' ...sg Lg if ,. . t It . . ,E l 1 i -T :- 4' 4 . 2 i !' . 1 5 Q! ll .. Fi l'. . qu ,l x 1. L..-. ' ' rdf:

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Class History 1944-45 A On the second day of September 1945, thirty-one eager and enthusiastic students entered the Freshman class at old Wayne High. To get school under way we elected class officers, George Eley was elected president, Sue Moyer, secretary, and Tom Bodell, treasurer. Eight new members from New Hampshire were added to our class enrollment because of the combination of the two schools. During the year several of the members took part in various school activities. One party was held which enlivened our Freshman year very much. Otherwise the year was rather quiet while we waited for our second year of high school to appear. 1945-46 With the ringing of the school bell in the fall of 145, we found there were now forty-one in our class. The results of class elections were as follows: Tom Bodell, president, Dorothy Lhamon, secretary, and Mary Gray, treasurer. Other than a class party or two our Sophomore year proved rather uneventful and soon we began to look toward our Junior year with a little more knowledge than we had at the end of the previous year. 1946-47 juniors .was the word we heard chanted among thirty-nine students as we entered room twenty-six in the fall of 1946. We started the year by electing our class officers as follows: Marilyn Jean Hunter, president, Dick Judy, secretary, and Mary Gray, treasurer. Being Juniors, we were faced with the task of publishing the Wayne Echo. Dorothy Lhamon was made editor, Marilyn Jean Hunter, assistant editor, Ted Gilroy, business manager and Esther Babcock, assistant business manager. F ailor Studio was chosen to take the pictures. After much hard work we succeeded in publishing a successful annual. Several important occasions were anticipated and entered into by many members of our class. One of the most important was the establishment of a football team and among the squad were several robust boys from our class. We ordered and received our class rings and pins. Another undertaking was the junior class play, Twixteen. The cast included Ted Gilroy, Esther Babcock, Bill Bly, Tom Bodell, Kathleen Pepple, George Eley, Yvonne Case, Evelyn Wagstaff and Dorothy Lhamon. On the evening of May 16, as we approached the auditorium at Wayne High, we saw a beautiful red and white decorated room and whom do we see moving to the step of the soft music under the dim lights? Why it is none other than the Juniors and Seniors and the occasion, the junior and Senior Reception. As the year came to a close we were pleased with our accomplishments and looked for- ward to making our next year an even more successful one. 1947-48 The year twenty-six students had looked, hoped, and prayed for had finally come and we were Seniors at last. The last year of our school life was begun with the election of class officers. Marilyn Jean Hunter was elected president, Donna Bowsher, secretary and Dorothy Lhamon, treasurer. Our main problem was that of making money for a Senior trip in the spring. Working toward this aim, we sold refreshments at the football and basketball games. We also sold stationery, Tee shirts, and bandanas. Graduation pictures were taken by Failor Studio and everyone seemed well pleased with his pictures. Measurements were taken for caps and gowns and invitations and name cards were ordered. The most sensational event of the year was the presentation of the Senior class play on the warm evening of April 30, 1948. It was called 'KSpring Is Here and we found it really was.

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Class Will and Testanlent SR. Tom Bodell Lucille Gossard Marilyn Horn Mildred Dulebohn Sue Moyer Mary Gray Luanna Musser Kathleen Pepple Jeanne Hunter Ray Morris Dorothy Lhamon Ted Gilroy Joe Stocker Bill Bly Bob Thompson Lois Ann Bennett Donna Bowsher Evelyn Chiles Marilyn Cummings Martha Kaufman Betty Minnich Yvonne Case Martha Morris Bill Roberson Ronald Turner Esther Babcock WILLS Address book her piano playing ability her raven tresses ability to keep Hi-Lites files in a mess her blond hair athletic ability ability to keep in style cheerleading ability her brown eyes singing ability intelligence his brotherly love ability to fall in love his nurse careful driving jitterbugging her pleasant smile neatness blush short men shyness smallness her jokes ability to flirt farming ability ability to get along with men T0 A Charles Ware Lucy Carter Pat Copeland Anise Guthrie Doris Gay Darlene McCarty Jane Neff Joanne Crawford Marion Carter Bob Baker Sz Dick Oglesbee Duane McKinney Byron Gilroy Gene Tussing Sz Chuck Hanenkrat Charles Barnes Jim Chiles Rosie McCormick Morris Smith Wetzell Hardin Marilyn Shields Carolyn Shields Margie Swartz John Shaw 8x Nolan Van Horn Clarence Reinhart Carl Swartz 8: Dean McAdams Walter Kaufman Sz Dwight Case Beth Babcock