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

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The Last and Testament of the Class 0 51 We, the class of 1951 of Waynesfield High School, City of Waynesfield, County of Auglaize, State of Ohio, being still in our right mind, and realizing that we are about to depart this life, and feeling it our bounden duty to make a just and wise disposition of our first possessions, do thus will and bequeath our chattels as follows: Article I-To the faculty we leave unalloyed peace at our departure. Article II-To the Freshmen we bequeath our class picture in the study hall, so that they will realize the success gained through hard study. Article III-To the Sophomores we leave our reputation as perfect Seniors, and the ability to come in and sit down in our seats quietly when the roll is being called. Article IV-To the Juniors we leave our reputation as a model Senior Class, knowing that they will qualify. Item I tem I tcm Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item Item 1--LaDene Shaw wills her editorship of the Hi Lites to Donna Jean Gross. 2-Charles Copeland bequeaths his ability to farm to Robert Riff. 3-Emerson Staup leaves his athletic ability to Dick Arthur and Gene Barnes. 4-Ruth Wireman wills her ability to get along with boys to Vera Jean Gossard. 5-Jack Barnes wills his neatness to John Swartz and Richard Shields. 6-Ruth Dawson wills her quietness to Shirley Miller. 7-Edison Wreede bequeaths his wild driving to Burlxn Lhamon. 8-Bob Keith wills his height to Nevelyn and Evelyn Heileman. 9-Esther Gilroy wills her versatility to Dolores Young. 10-Jim Line leaves his quiet disposition to Wilbur Painter. ll-Nelson Bowsher wills his Chevrolet to Darrell Kent. 12-James Bennett leaves his plumpness to Bob Pence. 13-Charles Spencer bequeaths his love to Jacqueline Blodgett. 14-Earl Dawson leaves his quiet personality to James Miller. 15-Jerome Fagan wills his studying ability to Lillian Gilroy. 16-Charles Hammer wills his lovesickness to Leonard Bertrand. 17-Shirley Minnich bequeaths her ability to make those eyes say words to Mary Ellen Hunter. 18-Beth Pepple wills her acting ability to Wanda Shaw and Norma Emrick. 19-Dick Barnes leaves his A's in English to Bill Campbell and Bud Ridenour. 20-Brooks Bush wills his safe driving to Gary McCormick. 21-Jim Moss leaves his ability to oversleep to Russell Kaufman. 22-Shirley Newland bequeaths her cooking artistry to Ila McKinney and Betty Bowman. 23-Dwight Gratz wills his typing ability to Danny Shields. We do hereunto set our hand and seal this eighteenth day of May in the year of our Lord, one thousand nine hundred and fifty-one, and declare this instrument to be th: last will and testament of the Senior Class of Wzwnesfield High School. We hereby appoint Mr. Eugene Hemphill and Mr. Wilfred Hupp as the sole executors of this, our last will and testament. Signed: DICK BARNES CHARLES COPELAND Witness: JOHN SWARTZ Witness: DONNA JEAN GROSS

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Cl ss Prop ecy After being on the planet of Venus for several years I decided to look up some old classmates. I boarded a Strato Cruise Airliner for Washington, D. C. As the plane was about to leave, a beautiful stcwardess told us to fasten our safety belts. I was so stunned I forgot to fasten my safety belt for the stewardess was none other than Ruth Wireman. As we were flying along' one of the passengers became airsick and the chief pilot was called back. 'l'he pilot turned out to be Happy Go Lucky jcronie Fagen. Jerome has settled quite a bit from his high school days as he has a wife and nine children to support. After the plane landed I proceeded to look up my old classmate, Dick Bames, who is a Senator from Ohio. I inquired about Dick and was told he was attending a session of Congress. So I decided to attend. Dick was waging a terrific battle against race prejudice. After visiting with Dick, I journeyed to Columbus, Ohio, to attend the football game. At the start of the game the Coach was introduced to the crowd. I was almost bowled over when Emerson Staup took a bow. He had just succeeded Woody Hayes. I boarded a train for Waynesfield. As I was riding along, I noticed a handsome Marine sitting across the aisle. I took a second look and discovered it was Bob Keith, who was now a fighting leatherneck. Bob told me that Jack Barnes had a job as dress designer for a New York Style Center. After Bob left the train I bought a newspaper and as I was scanning the news I came across the glaring headlines: Boyd Moore appointed State F. F. A. Supervisor . I lr-ft the train at Lima, Ohio and hailed a taxicab. The cab came roaring to a stop and I noticed a familiar figure driving. The driver was Nelson Bowsher. After paying my fare I decided to visit the school house. I entered the office and much to my surprise, I discovered Mr. Hupp was the new superintendent. Mr. Hupp told me that Mr. Bailey was a scientist at 'he atomic plant at Oak Ridge, Tennessee. As I was talking to Mr. Hupp, Mr. Wolfe walked into the office. He told me that the basketball team had won three straight state championships. They also told me that Mr. Hemphill was a Broadway stage producer and was doing very well for himself. Also I learned that Mrs. Newell and Mrs. McKibben had both retired. Mrs. Newell was living in Florida and Mrs. McKibben owned a large resort on Lake Winnipeg in Canada. Thev said that Mrs. Wissman is a great vocalist and leads her own band. As I left the office I saw LaDene Shaw leading the first graders to the gymnasium. LaDene said she en- joyed her work. By the actions of the children it looked as though she was doing a wonderful job. I walked down the hall to Room 7, the old Ag-room. I paused and listened before entering and the voice I heard seemed familiar. It was Charles Copeland, now the Ag. teacher at Wayne High. Charles could never give up the association with the F. F. A. Charles said the chapter was one of the best in the state. I noticed that there were six straight gold bars on the State Chap- ter Contest and eleven gold bars on the Parliamentary procedure plaque. Charles told me that Esther Gilroy had finally consented to be a farmer's wife and she and Gene Barnes have settled down on the lone prairie. I decided to go out to Edison Wreede's farm. Ed has 'urned the farm into one of the most modern dairy farms in the state. I left Wreedeis and went to Jim Line's to spend the night. Jim is the farm reporter for the Lima News. His job as the F. F. A. reporter proved very valuable. I learned from Jim that Charles Hammer was a car designer for General Motors. It seems that Chuck got disgusted with the design of the Plymouth and decided to design his own. Jim and -I decided 'to attend a movie. ,,, .1 - As we were walking through the lobby we-met our old friend, Earl Dawson. We asked Earl what he was doing. Earl promptly answered us by giving us two free passes to the show. Earl had risen to great fame as one of the state's better known theater managers. The show- ing was very thrilling and'exciting as it starred our classmate, Shirley Minnich. Shirley has been rated as the number one star in Hollywood. ' A As we were leaving the theater we noticed a fire several blocks down. We hustled right down to the fire, and saw a brave fireman climb seventeen stories high to rescue a little girl. After returning to the ground he collapsed. We were startled to find the 'fireman was Jim Bennett. Jim had achieved his boyhood ambition to become a fireman. Bennett was taken to the hos- pital so Jim Line and I went over to see how he was comin? along. Much to our amazement we found the head nurse was Beth Pepple. Beth told us she was happily married to Brooks Bush, who is an art student at Ohio Northern University. We went up to Bennf-tt's room and talked with him. He told us that Jim Moss was one of the most respected lawyers in Lima. In his snare time Moss heads the Lima Little Theater Move- mf-n'. As we were about to leave we ran into Ruth Dawson, who was a special nurse assigned to Jim Bennett. After so much fun and excitement Jim and I decided to return home. On the way we had a flat tire and had no tools to fix it with, so I went down to a farm house to secure some help. I knocked on the door and was verv much pleased and surprised when Shirley Newland stood before me. Shirlev and Dwight Gratz are married ani live on a beautiful farm close to Lima. Dwight helped fix the tire and we went on home. After meeting many classmates of 1951 I went to New Mexico to see a man about an expedition to Mars, but I hope to come down to earth, now and then. Charles Spencer

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Advice to uniors Dick Arthur-Better start growing Dick. At the rate Vaude's growing she'll leave you behind!!! Gene Barnes-There's room for another house at the east of town, Gene! Keep up the good work. Leonard Bertrand-Leave Vera Jane alone! Duane is pretty good at breaking noses. Jackie Blodgeff-There's boys around here Jackie! Don't let that neighbor boy influ- ence you. Belfy Bowman-Keep on working at the store. Maybe one of these days youill own the place and won't have to work. Bill Campbell-With that curly hair and that swell personality you don't need any advise. Norma Emrick-Keep on acting! New stars are born everyday. Lillian Gilroy-Don't let lla influence you. There are other boys beside Bob. Vera Jean Gossard-It's nice to be witty, but take it easy on those bright remarks. They can get one into trouble. Bob Pence-There's another Bob after Ruth. Let's get on the ball! Donna Jean Gross-Stop leading those guys such a merry chase. Evelyn Heileman-Forget your shyness and live. Nevelyn Heileman-With that figure do you need any? Mary Ellen Hunter-Don't give up, you may find that big boy yet! Russell Kaufman-Don't lose that class ring any more. The wrong person may find it. Darrell Kent-Watch out for Windshields! They are hard on the head. Burlin Lhamon-Stop riding the white line. There are other stubborn people in the world! Gary McCormick-Keep on taking those baby pictures, Gary. You might end up taking pictures of babes , lla McKinney-Keep cooking, Ila! The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. James Miller-Speak up, we' would like to hear your point of view, once in a while. Wilbur Painter-You know there are other girls in the'world besides redheads . Budd Ridenour-With your looks why should we advise you anything? Bob Riff-You don't have to go to Roundhead after girls, Bob. Open your eyes! Wanda Shaw-Demand a complete overhaul- ing of Gary's jalopy. I hear it's been developing a lot of car trouble lately. Dan Shields-Don't quit singing, Danny, no matter how many ask you to. You may succeed Red Kirk . Richard Shields-Spread that special techni- que around. The girls seem to love it. John Swartz-Keep up that athletic ability and don't forget to take your Hadacol . Dolores Young-True love never runs smooth so watch your step.