York Township High School - Talisman Yearbook (Van Wert, OH)

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C171 L is MA N Fifteddfoal The annual preliminary Eisteddfod was held at York School Auditorium, Monday evening, March 22, 1926. The adjudicator was Prof. D. Oswald jones, of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The winners were as follows: First grade solo, won by Frank Yakos. Second grade solo, won by Harold Bur- nett. Third, fourth and fifth grade solo, won by Raymond Uhl. Sixth, seventh and eighth grade solo, won by Gwendolyn Hughes. Sixth, seventh and eighth grade duet won by Gwendolyn Hughes and Catherine Thomas. The High School girls' solo, t'Though Love He Blind, won by Pauline Richards. Boys' solo, When Song Is Sweet, won by Kenneth Davis. Girls' duet, Cradle Song, won by Edna jones and Pearl Galloway. Mixed quartet, Love's Greetings, won by Dilys jones, Margaret Williams, Delmar Welker and Lewis Stealey. Male quartet, Sweet Genevieve, won by Kenneth Davis, Lewis Stealey, George Ross and Emmett Jones. Those representing York in the other three numbers at Van Wert were: Comic Quartet, Mary Had a William Goat, Pauline Richards, Dilys jones, Evelyn jones and Margaret Williams. Girls' Trio, Sleepy Time, Pauline Richards, Evelyn jones, and Margaret Williams. Whistling Solo, Dixie Land, Evelyn jones. The Mixed Chorus number was t'The Stars Are Gleamingf' led by Dilys jones. Girls' Chorus, Welcome Sweet Springtime, led by Edna Jones. The final Eisteddfod was held at Van Wert High School Auditorium March 26, 1926. The conductor was Supt. D. R. Bendure, the adjudicator Prof. Otto Holtkamp, of Bluffton, Ohio. The winners were as follows: Girls' Solo-first, Yorkg second, Union. Male Quartet-first, Ohio City, second, York. Girls' Trio-first, Uniong second, Convoy. Whistling--first, York: second, Wren. Girls' Chorus-first, Ohio City, second, Convoy. Mixed Quartet-first, Ridgeg second, Union. Girls' Duet-first, Uniong second, Ridge. Boys' Solo-first, York, second, Ridge. Comic Quartet-first, Ridge, second, York. Mixed Chorus-first, York, second, Convoy. We are very glad to say that York won the first banner again this year. We realize that a great amount of the honors should go to our instructor, Miss Thelma jones, of Van Wert, who gave her time and knowledge so willingly, also Miss Olwen Jones, who helped us so ably. We sincerely hope that the high school will be just as successful in music in the years to come. MYRTLE EVANS. Mz'n5trel As the TALISMAN goes to press the Sophomores are busily rehearsing for a won- derful minstrel. They are 'anxious to display their vocal ability and histrionic talent. With Brenneman as Interlocutor, and Uhl, Kesler, Hurless, Masters, Evans, and Welker as End Men, it promises to be an enjoyable affair. Popular songs as well as ye old time melodies will delight the hearers. 27

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TALISMAN Lecture ourse The Lecture Course which was given under the auspices of the teachers of the school was not as successful financially as it might have been. However, those who came received benefit. The first number, The Foote Trio, was a company con- sisting of two gentlemen. and a lady. They gave us a pleasing variety of dramatic and musical numbers. The second number was The Griswald Duo, who gave a full evening's entertainment of readings and piano monologues. The third number, a Welsh male quartet, gave the one classical number of the program. These four men gave the audience some very worthwhile selections. The fourth number was a highly instructive one. Dr. Minachoki, a very Well educated japanese, gave the audience a true idea of the japanese question. The fifth and last number of the course was f'Manlove, the man of many faces. He gave a pleasing program which was greatly enjoyed. We wish to thank the teachers for their efforts and we hope the township will show as much interest in the literary field next year as has been displayed in the line of athletics. ounty Spelling Conteyt The Annual County Spelling Contest took place in Yan Wert on Saturday, April tenth. The three contestants from York were Pearl Galloway, Hazel Lloyd, and Lester Hughes. After the contest had been on for an hour and a half, the Judge gave a short intermission and at this time the three contestants from York were still undefeated. Hazel was eliminated after the intermission by confusing the letters in the word conceive, After this Pearl met her Waterloo in the word lacquered Lester continued until the judge pronounced the Ridge contestant eliminated. A protest was made and it was decided to call the contest a tie, to be decided at a later date. Lester proved himself a true sportsman. The Times tells of this as follows: f'Lester Hughes, of York, displayed sportsmanship worthy of much compliment when he announced to the officials that in his opinion the girl should not be eliminated, and that he was willing to finish the contest in competition with herfl The contest was decided at York, April fourteenth and in a short time Lester was pronounced the winner. Temzy Fair One of our annual events of the year was the Penny Fair. It was held October 27. The chief attractions were Negro Mammies minstrel, a baby show, electric shock, and Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe. The stands were the main feature of the event, including the fish pond, cider joint, also the hot dog and ice cream stands. The crowd seemed to enjoy themselves and they visited all the places of interest. Finan- cially the undertaking was successful, the proceeds going for a stage setting and the remainder divided between the classes. VVe hope the future Penny Fairs of the school will be as succesful as this one. 26

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TALISMAN effaron foggy, Freslzma Presented by Senior Class York High School CHARACTERS Aaron Boggs, a Freshman from Splinterville ooo....,,, Happy Jimmie Jamieson, a susceptible Junior ,,r.vw, Beau Carter, a prominent Seniorm . .a.. .,o,o , o.,.,.,.... . Pepper Jervis fstudying repose at collegej ,o,o,, Epenetus P. Boggs, a pillar of Splinterville Mr. Chubb Cborn tiredj .,o,o,..,... . ,,,, -. .,.,.,o,o,o,o,...,,.,o,,v,., Miss Elizabeth Maudelia Fenny, nee Lizzie Feeny, a waitress, bu Mrs. Chubb, a boarding-house keeper .. . . - Mrs. Pickens Cl1liCWlS6J o,,.,.,, ,,o. ,,,,,,,,,,, Miss Evelyn Newcomb, a college belle b,,. Lois Hunter, a girls' friend .. ,,,. .. . .... .,,,,.,,,, . Cherry Carruthers Cwith a changeable hearth , ,o,, 71 Gomer Breese Edmond Davis Kenneth Davis George Brenneman Emmett Jones Lewis Stealey George Ross Carl Hurless Casey Jones, college politician .. . ,,,,,,,r,.,.,o,o o,..,..o,,,L,o..,,, . . . Second-hand Abey Cwho does his friends goodj o,o,L,.,,,, , ,,,, ,o,o . . . . .. t a perfect lady Rubye Galloway Pearl Galloway Pauline Remagin Helen Waltz . .. Thurma Davis . . Dilys Jones Loretta Rea, a romantic Junior .. .. . ,,,,, .... ,.,,,.,,,,l . . Myrtle Evans Miss Dollie de Cliff, nee Chubb, a vaudeville queen , ,,,r,r, . . .. Edna Jones First Professor r,r,r .,,,, ,,r,,r .,r,r r,,,, ,,,,, . . . .. Sam Galloway Second Professor ,,,, ,,,.. .,,,, ,,,, ,,,, . . . . . . .,,,, D . ,,,,, . Elden McGee McGoogin, football star , . . Lester Hughes College Boyf... ,,,, t,,,. . .. .. . . ., . , .... ,..,,l,,e ,,,,. . ,,,,,,e, . . .. . . . Ray Masters College Girl r,,,.. . ,,,, r,,, ,ctc, ,cb.. .,,e,e,e,,,, ,.,,,,,,, . . . , .. .. Hazel Lloyd PLACE--A small co-education TIME-The present. First Scene--College campus. Second Scene-Living room of boarding-house. Third Scene-Same. SYNOPSIS OF PLAY Upper classmen discuss the new football star who has been railroad shops and entered in the domestic science department? al college. captured from the Abey, the second- hand man whose aim is to always do his friends good Elizabeth Maudelia, culi- nary assistant, makes a few pert remarks on higher education. freshman, longs for Dayton and Harold. Paw brings Aaron to Cherry, lonesome college. Aaron is hazed by college boys. Afterwards thinking him to be the grandson of Stephen J. Boggs, a multimillionaire, they elect him as president of the Freshman class. Mr. Chubb, who doesn't care for work, husband of boarding-house keeper who sends him after a load of wood: he brings back the load', all right, but forgets the wood. Later the boys find their mistake regarding Aaron and Aaron finds himself. 28