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

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First Row, left to right—Maxine Wallick, Betty Fisher, Mildred Etgen, Betty Lauck, Martha Burnett, Janice Davies. Second Row: Richard Gamble, Doris Thomas, Joan Sutton, Joy Lininger, Ilene Crow, Paul Thomas. Third Row: Lewis Linton, Donald Crone, Richard Manken, Robert Hickle, Mr. Dowler. Juniors On September 13, 19438, seventeen gifted students) marched into study hall to occupy the seats reserved for Juniors. At the beginning of the school term, the Juniors welcomed one new student, Joan Sutton. She moved to Van Wert socn after the termina- tion of the first six weeks, reducing the number of pupils to sixteen. During the first week in October, a class meeting was held to elect the class officers. Those chosen were: President Betty Lauck Vice Pres. Maxine Wallick Secrandsl read. = 222 s5 Lewis Linton Sponscr Mr. Dowler A well-attended roller skating party was given by the Juniors on October 25 at the Y. W. C. A. in Van Wert. Awkward amateurs as well as polished professionals provided entertainment for spectators who did not skate. When school was resumed after the holidays, ancther student, Ed- ward Amerman, joined the class. Edward formerly attended school at Rockford. The Junior class play, “Don’t be Bashful,’ was successfully pre- sented to an appreciative audience. Page 25

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“Mystery at Midnight” Cast Rathburne Wentworth, owner of the house on the hill James Lauck Mrs... Wentworth) his” eum Up ee eee Anna Wilkin Barbara Cory, an unexpected visitor Clara Schwartz Alma: Cory, her. aunt... ee ee Norma Jones Cloyd Parker Le ee i is ah eae es ee eee Gene Boley Dick Lawerence, a young lawyer Be SOR RE NS ee eee Ralph Taylor Energine Washington, housekeeper of the house on the hill Dorothy Rauch Rasmus aw ashine tones le rea Sie ere ty ata eee Lee Boley Letty, Manders seal sre] l= Cowan eb Lr: caer en Patricia Painter Oscar Jansen, the strongest man As Earl Ward Stage Managers - - Donald Morris, Betty Hughes Director - - Mrs. Morris The Senior Class Play, “Mystery at Midnight,’ was successfully presented Tuesday evening, December 14. The play was heralded by a preview given Tuesday afternoon in the auditorium. Those who attended that evening saw an unusual and unique three, act mystery-comedy. Lights snapping on and off, knives whizzing through the darkness, an idol whose eyes lit up, ghosts flitting about the house, a mysterious old woman, and a merciless fanatic, evoked shrieks and shudders from the audience. Two Negro servants, a small-town flirt, and an egotistical Swede furnished riotous comedy. Despite the weird circumstances of “Mystery at Midnight,” this play had an unusually happy ending. Just before the curtains closed, Barbara, the heroine, was reunited with her mother whcm she had not seen since child-hood, and sHe also gained a handsome matrimonial prospect, Dick Lawerence. Letty Flanders accepted Oscar’s proposal to be married and take a honeymoon to Niagara Falls. Rasmus found Ener- gine’s rabbit foot which she had lost earlier in the evening and, according to legend: They all lived happily ever after. Mabel Conklin Allyn wrote the play; the Senicrs presented it; Mrs. Morris directed it, and the audience furnished enthusiastic applause at the end of each act. Page 24

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First Row, left t; right—Dean Crone, Marjorie Ringwald, Rose Ann Patrick, Katherine Mihm, Betty Couts, Robert Bolton. Second Row: Bill Evans, Haydn Owens, Warren Morris, Edwin Emans, Wilbur Krugh., Third Row: Ethel Jane Lloyd, Mary R. Roberts, Miss Hessenberger, Dorothy Reese, Janette Taylor. Sophomores The Sophomores lost three pupils this year: Fred Neiford, Carl Burnett, and Gene Pollock. Robert Bolton and Dorothy Reese filled two of these vacancies. During the year, Richard Miller moved away leaving only fifteen students. During our first class meeting we elected: President) 220 25 =. ee ee Wilbur Krugh Vice. Pres. 2025 52 eS ee eee Janette Taylor Sec. and) TVeag.. Se. ee oe ce Haydn Owens On December 19, the Sophomore class held a Christmas party at the home of Janette Taylor. All the pupils and teachers who attended en- joyed themselves. Page 26