Archbold High School - Blue Streak Yearbook (Archbold, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 40 of the 1931 volume:

-JkA. ______ VIVE C ARCHBOLD VIVE L' ARCHBOLD OF 1931 ASSEMBLED AND PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF ARCHBOLD HIGH SCHOOL ARCHBOLD. OHIO —( i)— FOREWORD As we send the last sheet of copy to press, and finish all the staff-work, a peace settles over us—a peace in knowing that we have done a difficult bit of work to the best of our ability. We sincerely hope that the students and peo- ple of Archbold to whom we are indebted for this accomplishment may find re- flected on these pages some of the pleasures with which we met in preparing them; and that these readers may overlook the many shortcomings and unsuc- cessful attempts in the features enclosed in ‘‘Vive 1’ Archbold.” —( 2 )— DEDICATION To Mr. Lorton, respected admin- istrator, stimulating teacher, help- ful friend, the Senior Class of Archbold High School, gratefully dedicate this book. —( 4 )— FACULTY SUPT. R. L. LORTON A. B. Oberlin College A. M. Ohio State University American Problems PRIN. T. L. PARKER Berea College A. B. Ohio University History and Mathematics JOSEPHINE KREMER A. B. Ohio Wesleyan University Home Economics and English JANICE DERRINGER A. B. Oberlin College English and Latin MERVIN FARBER B. S. Denison University Science and Coach DONALD ARMSTRONG B. S. in Education, Bowling Green Normal College Music S. LOUISE SMITH A. B. Defiance College Commercial MABEL NOFZIGER Bowling Green Normal College Junior High VESTA JONES Bowling Green Normal College Fifth and Sixth Grades RUTH FAGLEY Defiance College Wittenberg College Fourth ar.d Fifth Grades OSEE BUEHRER Defiance College Third Grade EDNA RUFENACHT Defiance College Second Grade MILDRED BERNATH Bowling Green Normal College First Grade ( 5 ) — CONTENTS CLASSES ACTIVITIES FEATURES — ( 6 ) — —( 7 )— BERTHA A. FLORY-' “Bert” Keep Smiling.” Glee Club 1-4; Girl Reserve Treasurer 3; Girl Reserve President 4; Class Vice President 3; Class Play 3. HAZEN F. RUFFER Red” “Man is the animal that does most of the hard work on earth.” Football 2, 4. CLARE E. BACON Squire” “The study of Science has taught me to think.” Glee Club 3,4; Band 4; Class Play 3; Class Play 4. LESTER J. RICH “Les” “Hold everything, Rockefeller, here I come.” Gles Club 1-4; Class President 1; School Play 2, 3, 4; Class Play 3; Senior Scholarship Contest; Scholarship Contest 2, 3; Class Play 4. 1 —( 8 )— ILVA ROTH Just call me a scholar, let that be my praise.” Second in State Bookkeeping Contest 2; Senior Scholar- ship Contest; Scholarship Contest 2, 3. ROBERT E. NOFZIGER “Butch” “How about Elmir’y?” Football 4; Class Play 3. RUTH B. WINZELER “Bridget” A loyal worker, through and through.” Glee Club 1-4; Girl Reserve 2-4; Typing Contest 2. JAMES A. SIEGEL “Jim” “Good folks are scarce; take care of me.” Glee Club 1-4; Class Play 3; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-4. FRANCES E. ENGELMAN “Frannie” “A good brain, an artist with words, an en- thusiastic worker, and a jolly friend, in seven letters—Frances.” North Ridgeville, Ohio 1-3; Student Library 4; Editor “Vive 1’ Archbold” 4; “The Loud Speaker” 4; Scholar- ship Contest 4; School Play 4. - — —( 9 )— • ,7V- «T � VIVE c archbqld MARION G. HOLLINGSHEAD ‘'Madam Queen” “Don’tcha know—Herb! (erb)” Napoleon 1-3; Glee Club 4. FELIX A. SHIBLER ‘‘Fuzzie” “Little things are often done up in big pack- ages.” Glee Club 2-4; Class Play 3; School Play 4; Class Play 4. MARION C. HEER “Marthy” “In her quietn ss there is charm.” Glee Club 1-4; Girl Reserve Treasurer 4; Class Play 3. GLENN N. RUPP “Oscar” “Thr answer to a maiden’s prayer.” School Play 4. GERALDINE E. HOLLINGSHEAD “Gerry” “I had a rickel, he had a nickel, so we bought a sody, me and th; boy next door.” Napoleon 1-3; Glee Club 4. —( 10 ) — CHRISTINE M. FLORY Stine” “Seen a lot but seldom heard.” Girl Reserve 2. HERBERT E. NOFZIGER “Herb” Imagination has saved many a zero.” Glee Club 1-4; Band 4; School Play 4; Class Play 3. CATHARINE WINZELER “Kate” To judge this maiden well, you must know her.” Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Typing Contest 3. REUBEN D. SHORT What men dare, I do.” Stryker 1, 2; Glee Club 3, 4. GERTRUDE L. BUEHRER “Trudy” A girl who can write the translation of a page of Cicero with one hand and stir up a cake with the other.” Glee Club 1-4; Girl Reserve Secretary 3; Class Sec- retary and Treasurer 2; Scholarship Contest 2, 3; Stu- dent Librarian 4; Associate Editor of “Vive 1’ Archbold 4; Class Play 4. —( 11 )— 'S rfifci VIVE C ARCHBDLD RUBY M. SPIESS “Scrappy “Who is Ruby, what is she, That all our swains commend here?” Glee Club 1-4; Orchestra 3, 4; Class Secretary and Treasurer 4; Student Librarian 4; Class Play 3; Girl Reserve 2-4; Feature Editor of “Vive 1’ Archbold” 4; Class Play 4. CHARLES E. HEER “Chuck” “I’m independent; I treat ’em all rough.” Glee Club 4; Cheer Leader 3, 4; Class Vice President 4; Class Play 3; Class Play 4; Scholarship Contest 4; School Play 4. ELLYN G. LAUBER “E” “One who never turned her back but faced life squarely.” Glee Club 2-4; Class President 2, 3; Girl Reserve 2-4; Class Play 3; Senior Scholarship Contest; Scholarship Contest 2, 3; Editor “Vive 1’ Archbold”; Sport Editor “Loud Speaker”. THOMAS G. MANSFIELD “Jake” “Lena, would you like to take a walk?” Fostoria 1, 2; Glee Club 2, Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Class Play 4. Vvyv)� '-‘ A ROZELLA M. MILLER “Toot” “Reuben, Reuben, I’ve been thinking.” Glee Club 2-4; Orchestra 4; Class Secretary and Treas- urer 3; Girl Reserve 2-4; Class Play 3; Senior Scholar- ship Contest; Class Play 4. —( 12 )— WILLOW M. THOUROT “Bill” “A Skip Daley for her daily dozen.” Glee Club 1-4; Girl Reserve 2, 3, 4. GLEN W. NOFZIGER “Common sense is an uncommon thing.” Senior Scholarship Test; Scholarship Contest 2, 3. MARY ELIZABETH RUPP “Liz” There was a Jake.” Class Vice President 2; School Play 3, 4; Class Play 3; Class President 4; Cheer Leader 4; Girl Reserve 2-4; Glee Club 1-4; Class Play 4. MENNO R. TRAUT, JR. “Junior” “A budding genius of Romance among fair ladies.” Glee Club 4; Student Librarian 4; Typing Contest 3; Literary Editor of “Loud Speaker” 4. ALTA ROTH “Duty is the path she treads.” — ( 13 ) VIVE C ARCHBDLD FLORENCE L. SHORT Simplicity in ail things is hardest to be copied.” Third Place in State Bookkeeping Contest 3; Senior Scholarship Contest; Typing Contest 4. LEO M. RUFFER Sep” “To take things as they be, That’s my phil- osophy ” Football 2-4; Class Play 3. GEORGIA H. LEININGER “Jo” “Let’s dance our cares away, then take a parachute jump.” Glee Club 1-4; Girl Reserve 2-4; Class Play 4. EDWIN P. VALITON “Pete” “The more we study, the more we discover our ignorance, so what's the use?” Glee Club 1-4; Class Play 3. PEARL E. DRUHOT “It’s a wise head that makes the tongue still.” Notre Dame Academy 1, 2; Girl Reserves 3; Typing Contest 3, 4; Class Play 4. —( 14 )— ’Twas in the year 1927 when the valiant youths and maidens of ’31 with the blue and gold gaily fluttering upon their shields of conquest, started fifty-four strong, up the narrow and rocky way to the City of Knowledge. As we marched, upper classmen ordered us to garb ourselves as lowly beggars to be initiated. After their echoes died away, we were beggars no longer, so we joyfully labored on. As we toiled onward, we saw a high and somber gate called “Exams”. Guarding it were the mighty giants, Despair, Fear and Flunking; but with the aid of Perseverance and Midnight Oil, the pilgrims conquered and we marched gaily onward. After we had passed the bridge called Vacation, we started up the road named Sophomore. This road was less rocky, and seme of us become active members and officers of school organizations. Along the way were sunny rest- ing places called Good Times, and in them were Patties, Athletics, Bobsled Rides and Walks. After recrossing the bridge of Vacation we ascended the way called Junior. This road was very hilly, but Strong Heart and Mind guided us safely through. The Junior-Senior Banquet to which every one of us looked forward, was a great success. As we neared the end of the journey, we looked backward and said, “The journey has been difficult at many places, and yet it has been most delightful and happy.” At last—we were Seniors! What attainments we have made were achieved by dint of hard labor in the irksome school of experience. Lester Rich led the class through its hectic Freshman days, and under Ellyn Lauber’s leadership it toiled joyfully through the Sophomore year. She again carried the colors through when we were Jolly Juniors. Elizabeth Rupp has successfully led the class in its Senior year. These years have been crowded full of activities, pleasures, disappointments, ar.d friendships. We, as a class, have been most excellently fitted by our instructors for the spirit of the times. The lesson of service has been ours. It is with feelings of regret that we must part from our Alma Mater and the friends that have become so dear, but may it be with feelings of joy that we can look back on the days that were, with ever endearing memories. Gertrude Buehrer CLASS PROPHECY I quickly boarded the 1950 Limited, had my baggage checked, and, with a copy of the famous “Advocate”, settled down to enjoy some reading. My eyes wandered up and down the columns, seeking for something unusual, something interesting. Finally I came upon it. Hummmm it sounded good. “Famous Millionaire Dies, Leaves Nurse $2,000,000. This would stand reading. I shifted to a more comfortable position, and began reading the short, interesting article. “Mr. Biltomore, noted Wall Street business man, died in New York last Saturday. In his will be has bequeathed a vast fortune to Miss Elizabeth Rupp, head of the River Drive Hospital. It was her excellent care, love and kindness that melted his iron heart and caused his unexpected bequest. Miss Rupp, for- merly of Archbold, Ohio, has been employed by the River Drive Hospital for the last nine years. So excellent and careful has been her work, that the presi- dent, who is also the architect of the hospital, Mr. Thomas Mansfield, has seen fit to keep her constantly employed. Mr. Biltomore also expressed in his lengthy will his thanks to Miss Gertrude Buehrer, Miss Marion Heer, and Miss Alta Roth, all of Archbold, for cheering him through hours of painful suffering, by playing many exciting games of checkers by his bedside.” I laid down the paper, and as evening drew near, I lay in my berth thinking about everything that I had just read in the paper. So queer! The next morning I arose early, ar.d feeling the need of exercise, decided to walk the length of the train. In a short while I came to the dirty coal car. A man was busy shoveling coal, and I recognized him as no other than Felix Shibler. He had been employed by the railroad company, and was trying to work up to the head of the New York Central. I returned to my seat, and again looked into my newspaper. I decided to read the funnies. There was one that caught my attention immediately. It was a series of “Felix the Cat”. The original author had died, and Clare Bacon was now his famous successor. So successfully had he carried on the work, that most people did not even realize the change that had taken place. Dinner time came. I went to the dining car, and was instantly served by a waitress who spilled two glasses of water on me at once. I looked up and rec- ognized Willow Thourot. She said she was head waitress of the car, and that Christine Flory was the firstcook. That afternoon I saw an “ad” in th? paper that was headed by striking and attractive lines. “How to Become Beautiful in One Treatment.” One visit to the Ruby Shoppe would, it stated, make one look like an entirely different per- son. I read on. “Miss Spiess will put you through a complete beautifying treat- ment if you are willing to pay your own funeral expanses. First you are put into a vacuum, and a heat of 212 degrees F. is applied for two hours. Her assistants, Miss Ruth Winzeler, Miss Pearl Druhot, and Miss Geraldine Hollings- h2ad, then pick up your remains, and if you survive you will be surprised to discover that all warts, moles, corns, ar.d other protruding defects will have disappeared entirely.” That night I arrived at Oklahoma City. There was a famous Indian school there, and the next morning I decided to visit it. It was a long, low, creeping structure. I went in, and, undecided as to what class to visit, turned into the first door on the right. The murmur of voices came from the crowded room, and every now and then the angry teacher wcu'd quiet them. I found Ilva Roth was the instructor. She had seventy-five little Indians in the 3rd grade. At the end of a long hall was a solitary door. A white pasteboard sign above it read, “Observatory”. A clank, clank, of metal against metal issued from this room, but upon examination I found it was only Ellyn Lauber tapping on the heads of some little Indians, to see, from the sound, how many brains they had acquired during the day. Lester Rich was janitor of the building, but dur- ing the summer months he sold Fords and baby buggies. ( 1G ) — One morning as I was walking along Market Street, I noticed some very fine, large vegetables. The man who kept the stall said that they had been raised by Glen Nofziger, a noted scientific farmer. He had developed a new kind of potato, and had named it 'Tlva . Every Monday morning he carried enough vegetables to Ilva to last her through the week. I went to church the next Sunday. They had a wonderfully noisy choir. One man opened his mouth wider than did all the rest. He seemed vaguely familiar. Then I knew it was Reuben. He had been married the week before, and this accounted for his singing for salvation so loudly. Bertha Flory was organist, and every Sunday her music was so beautiful that when it was time for church to be dismissed, almost all the people were asleep. Jim Siegel took up the collection. I asked him what he worked at; he said that he was employed by the Museum of Natural History, and was looking for the missing link He said that two years before he had almost made a fortune. He was looking for bones of dead dinosaurs, when he came upon something in the sand that looked like some kind of prehistoric animal. It proved to be Leo Ruffer, who was taking a sun-bath. Leo row worked for the state in a huge Natatorium, and his job was peeling skin off unlucky individuals who had be- come sunburned. I traveled steadily for the next two days, and arrived in Sacramento, Cali- fornia. It was beautiful country. Once while I was taking a walk, I saw a fie'd covered with queer-looking spots. I went closer. There was a man work- ing He was pulling up the white balls and putting them in baskets. It was Ed Valiton. He was in the mushroom business. He said that he had been eat- ing mushrooms steadily, in hopes that he would eat a poison one, so he could send cut East for the famous nurse, Marion Heer. I went into Ed's home. There sat Catharine Winzeler at a typewriter. By the typewriter baskets of mush- rooms were piled, and on one side were empty baskets. She would pick up one mushroom from a full basket, mark it down on the typewriter, and then put the mushroom back into an empty basket. Ed explained that she was keeping books. For her wages she received as many mushrooms as she could eat, she loved them. I visited a public library that afternoon. Everybody was chattering excited- ly. I inquired, and some excited men told me that a very brilliant young journal- ist by the name of Frances Ergelman had written a very startling book by the name of “Companionate Marriage. They said that it was goint to revolutionize the world, and I certainly bought a copy of it. About a week later, as I was coming from the front door, I saw a man stoop- ing over out in a field. I went up to him. It was Chuck Heer, and he had taken up mole-hunting. This was only temporary, however, as he was merely catching erough moles to make a coat for his new weakness. The day after, as I was sitting in my room, the door bell rang. It was Ha- zen Ruffer, Glenn Rupp, Robert Nofziger and Herbert Nofziger. They were sell- ing, or trying to sell, a new kind of corn cure. If desired, they would give de- monstrations as to its effectiveness. A new show wa3 on in town, and I was present at its opening. It starred Rozella Miller and Marion Hollingshead in a snappy revue. They did very well, but for some reason or other, I was the only one who clapped. I was conducted from the theatre by a charming and efficient usher, who was none other than Florence Short. Georgia Leininger was a missionary, believe it or not! I saw her “ad” in the paper, also. It said: “Noted Woman Missionary Seeks Wealthy Old Man To Accompany Her To Jungles of Africa.” I do rot think she was a missionary in religion's name, but she went to the Dark Continent to show the cannibals new ways of preparing tempting dishes. Last, and least, come I. I had been employed by the government to check up on all questionable characters in the country. This is how it happened that I got the above-mentioned names on my books. MENNO TRAUT — ( 17 )— PERFECTION Bright, intelligent, are we, Seniors sober, as you see, Stately Seniors—thirty-four! Who could be intellectual more But sober Wisdom shook his head; “Not one perfect Senior”, he said. Most of us, to win, have tried Into haunts where learning thrived, Struggled hard for knowledge; still. In spite of toil and steadfast will, Scan us closely, and you’ll see Flaws and faults that should not be. If we are not perfect Seniors, Will perfection come with years? No! God makes us somewhere lacking So that all our lives we’re striving Straining on by force of mind For the perfection we cannot find. One stage of learning we possess, But ideals are higher, we confess. We’re on now to the school of life, Nobly fortified ’gainst strife With the torch of Wisdom bright, That will guide our path aright. Bertha Flory. —( 18 )- This class believes that it is quality, not quantity, that counts, but it is forced to admit that it shines both ways, having over twenty members, many of whom have already made themselves famous in sports, leadership and intel- lectual ability. During their three years as pupils of Archbold High School, the Juniors have progressed and improved for the general benefit of the school. One of their achievements was “The Step-Husband,” a three act comedy presented during April in the School Auditorium. The officers of the Junior Class are: Ralph Short „.............. William Winzeler .......... Daryl Frey ................ Earl Roth ................. Miss Kremer................ .......President Vice-President ......Secretary ......Treasurer Faculty Adviser Beverly Bacon Helen Dimke Vivian Eash Daryi Frey Wilbur Kleck Olley Lauber Jr. CLASS ROLL Golden McNicoll Maurice Miller Sanford Nofziger Earl Roth Irene Ruffer Levi Rupp Hazel Zimmerman Opal Rupp Stanley Rupp Edward Schlatter Ralph Short Gertrude Thompson John William Winzeler v yvo. .U .j SOPHOMORES During their second year in the Halls of Learning, the large Sophomore Class have done their part in making the school a success athletically and scholastic- ally. Two of their number, Dick Lauber and Donald Ruffer, played on the first basketball squad, and Bill Wacke earned his letter as athletic manager. Early in the year they entertained the Freshmen Class at an initation party which proved hilarious to all participants. The class officers are as follows: William Wacke ........... Donald Ruffer ........... Lucille Eicher .......... Miss Derringer .......... .......President ...Sec. and Treas. Social Chairman Faculty Adviser Leroy Aungst Betty Barger Irene Becker Thelma Day Donald Dominique Marjory Dominique Lucile Eicher Elizabeth Engelman Edward Fraas Robert Grime Robert Hayes Bernadine Hollingshead CLASS ROLL Richard Lauber Clifford Leininger Flossie Leupp Wilson Nofziger Wilma Roth Donald Ruffer Marguerite Rupp Harley Sauder Paul Schlatter Ralph Seiler Bessie Short Earl Short Fannie Short Jessie Short Anna Siegel Mary Edith Smith Bernice Spengler Irene Steenson Margaret Valiton Pauline Vernier William Wacke Gladys Winzeler Thomas Winzeler —( 19 )— At the beginning of the year, Archbold High School opened its doors to a very promising class of Freshmen. Upon beginning their school career, they felt somewhat at sea, but Miss Smith, acting as faculty advisor, soon came to their rescue, and they elected the following officers: Paul Short .............. President La Jane Lauber ........... Secretary Virginia Frey........Vice-President John Grime ............... Treasurer Pauline Rupp ...... Social Chairman A party given in honor of the Sophomores in return for the festivities to welcome them, was their first appearance upon the social scene of the school. Since then, they have made an established place for themselves in both sports and scholarship. CLASS ROLL James Barger Paul Bowers Mary Etta Dominique , Adelle Druhot Floyd Erbskorn Gladys Erbskorn Virginia Frey John Grime Florence Hohenberger LaJane Lauber Pearl Leininger Anna Lovejoy Edwin Lovejoy Austin Mansfield Chelmer Mast Milliard Merillat Verile Neuhauser Sarah Roth Sylvia Roth Alice Rupp Paul Rupp Pauline Rupp Vernon Rupp Lucille Schang Anna Mary Schwartz Marjorie Short Oakly Short JUNIOR HIGH Paul Short Willard Short Lodema Spiess Mahlon Stamm John Steenson Edward Storrer Earl Stukey John Stukey Violet Thimlar Phyllis Thomas Anna Traut Gretchen Wir.zeler Lucile Wyse Lillian Ziegler The seventh and eighth grades are patiently awaiting their entrance into the Freshmen Class of the High School. Their work, with Miss Nofziger as teacher, has been a successful preparat'on for their future education. Many honors have come to the school through their efforts, not the least of which are the winning of first place in a state-wide essay contest, a prize attained by Wilma Miller; and a scholarship median, as determined by the Eighth Grade tests, fifteen points above that of any other school in the county. In the line of sports, also the Junior High boys’ squad has done some excellent work. The following students have been elected as Class Officers: SEVENTH GRADE EIGHTH GRADE Robert Roedel President Robert Vernier President Lois Barger Vice-President Evelyn Rupp Vice-President A. J. Vernier Sec. and Treas. Jane Kluepfel Sec. and Treas. Naomi Fagley Social Chairman Mary K. Grime Social Chairman SEVENTH GRADE Sarabelle Aungst Donald Lantz Joan Ruffer Pauline Baker Carl Lovejoy Gerald Rupp Lois Barger Clela Lugbill Ruthanr.a Rupp Martha Jane Bourquin Walter Mahler Kenneth Schang Kathryn Dimke Helen Neuhauser Carl Schlatter Victor Eash Ilo Pace Verleen Siefert Naomi Fagley Fred Repogle John Stevens Donald Hollingshead Clarence R;ch Paulir.e Thomas Bertha Keim Robert Roedel A. J. Vernier Ralph King Orville Roth Wilbur Wyse EIGHTH GRADE Charles Buehrer Jane Kleupfel Donald Stamm Richard Day Wilma Miller Robert Vernier Abel Flory Felicia Schwalley Blance Wyse Mary Kathryn Grime Loita Smith Florence Pape George Hayes Evelyn Rupp — ( 20 ) — ACTIVITIES —( 21 )— VIVE £ ARCHBOLD w ! MUSIC DEPARTMENT ORCHESTRA AND BAND Under the expert guidance of Mr. D. D. Armstrong the Archbold High School Orchestra has achieved marked success. Throughout the past year the orchestra has played at all high school entertainments, skillfully adding to its reputation. Another innovation this year is the Band, which is still in its infancy. How- ever, it is rapidly progressing and by next year should be prepared for public ap- pearances. The members of the orchestra are: Rozella Miller Ruby Spiess Beverly Bacon Hazel Zimmerman Donald Dominique Marguerite Rupp Anna Siegel William Wacke Mariette Dominique La Jane Lauber Chelmer Mast Verile Neuhauser Pauline Rupp Gladys Winzeler Paul Short Phyilis Thomas Mary Catherine Grime Jane Kleuphel Evelyn Rupp Pauline Thomas Sarabell Aungst Helen Neuhauser Robert Roedel Donald Stamm Martha Jar.e Bourquin Madlyn Taylor Helen Walter Robert Venier Marilyn Taylor GLEE CLUBS The Girls' Glee Club this year had an enrollment of fifty-one members, the largest in history. It may easily be said, however, that the quality of their sing- ing was proportional to the number in the class. Upon organization, work was begun on “The Walrus and the Carpenter.” This work is particularly difficult for High School Glee Clubs and is usually given by a college chorus. By intensive work it was finally mastered to the extent that it was given successfully in Chapel on April 2nd. The Boys’ Glee Club was organized particularly to develop and encourage part singing by male voices. As music has long been an emotional expression, the advantages of a male chorus to vary musical programs and to give pleasure to both singers and audience are becoming increasingly evident. This year the Glee Club used the Armstage Glee Book, which included songs of effective harmonization which are justly popular, together with some nov- elties covering a wide field of interest and a variety of moods. —( 22 )— DRAMATICS Each year dramatics plays an important part in the extra curricular activ- ities of Archbold High School. This season the plays presented were very suc- cessful and highly received by the students and townspeople. The first play to be presented was “Here Comes Patricia,” a delightful three act comedy given March 9, with a well chosen high school cast, which was as follows: Jimmy Clark ..... Adam Wade ....... Elbert Hastings ... Tim Hopper ...... Bud Flannigan ... Patricia Grayson Mrs. Smith-Porter Angeline Knoop ... Minnie Knoop .... Mrs. Carroll .... Elsie Crowder ... ........ Charles Heer .... Herbert Nofziger ......... Felix Shibler ......... Lester Rich ........... Glen Rupp ...... Elizabeth Rupp ........ Beverly Bacon .... Elizabeth Engelman .... Frances Engelman .......... Irene Ruffer Bernadine Hollingshead “Her Step-Husba::d” On April 17, the Junior Class of Archbold presented a humorous comedy entitled “Her Step-Husband”. Practically the entire class was included in this pleasing play, which was considered by the audience one of the best of the season. The cast for the play was as follows: Mr. Marshall ................ Dr. “Jerry Niles ........... Limpy Lannigan .............. Officer Shea ................ Mrs. Marshall ............... Mrs. Allen .................. Aunt “Emmy” Paisley ......... Cousin Florence ............. Stella ...................... William Winzeler ..... Ralph Short ...... Daryl Frey Edward Schlatter .. Beverly Bacon Golden McNicoll .... Irene Ruffer Hazel Zimmerman .... Helen Dimke Nothing But the Truth One of the most important features of the Commencement Exercises each year is the presentation by the Seniors of a three act play. The Senior Class of 1931 selected for their presentation, “Nothing But the Truth.” Although the play was given by a graduating class of several years ago, it was fully appre- ciated by all who saw it. The Seniors who made up the cast of characters are: Bob Bennett .......................... Charles Heer Mr. Ralston ........................... Lester Rich Dick Donnelly ......................... Felix Shibler Van Dusen ....................................... Tom Mansfield Bishop Doran ........................... Clare Bacon Mrs. Ralston ......................... Rozella Miller Ethel Clark ......................... Elizabeth Rupp Mabel Jackson ..................... Georgia Leininger Sable Jackson ..................... Gertrude Buehrer Gwen Ralston ............................ Ruby Spiess Martha ................................ Pearl Druhot Without an efficient coach, however, plays are not successful, so much credit must be given to Mr. T. L. Parker, who carefully directed all the dramatics of Archbold High School. ( 23 )— VIVE C ARCHBOLD •safe PUBLICATIONS Although no separate paper was published by the students of Archbold High School this year, a page compiled by students has been edited semi- monthly as a part of the Archbold Advocate. The publication, named “The Loud Speaker , is put out as a regular paper, with an efficient staff handling news items, athletics, alumni, editorials, etc. The staff for the Loud Speaker” is: Editor-in-chief .................... Frances Engelman Sports Editor .......................... Ellyn Lauber Society Editor ................................. Gladys Winzeler Literary Editor ........................ Menno Traut Activity Editors .................... Gertrude Buehrer Rozella Miller Bertha Flory Typist .................................... Alta Roth Members of the “Vive 1' Archbold” staff were put to strenuous mental efforts to produce this year bcok within certain financial limits. However, with the cooperation of the Senior Class and the school, this year book became as achievement. The staff is as follows: Editors-in-Chief ....................... Ellyn Lauber Frances Engelman Feature Editor ........................... Ruby Spiess Associate Editor .................... Gertrude Buehrer Typist ................................... Alta Roth LIBRARY One of the most interesting and beneficial features of the present Archbold High School is the splendid library. Many excellent books of various types have been added to the library throughout the year for the benefit of students. Much of the fiction in the library, however, is Junior Literary Guild Books, which arrive monthly. During School hours, the library is in charge of students who check out books, keep order among the pupils, and take care of the room in general. Miss Deringer, who is head librarian, superintends the student librarians, orders new books, ar.d catalogues the old. The student librarians for the year were: A. M. P. m. 1st period .................. Ralph Short 2nd period .......... Wm. Winzeler 3rd period ............ Menno Traut 4th period ...... Frances Engelman 1st period ......... Gertrude Buehrer 2nd period ............. Irene Ruffer 3rd period .............. Ruby Spiess —( 24 )— FOOT Fi ALL Tco much praise cannot be given to the members cf the football squad and their coach. This sport was newly introduced into our school four years ago, ard much advancement has bees made. Knowing their abdity to take punish- ment, we hope that, with the experience th:y received this year, the members who do not graduate will be heard from next football season. LETTERMEN Seniors: Tom Mansfield, Hazrn Ruffer, Robert Nofziger, Jim Siegel, Leo Ruffer, ar.d Charles Heer. Juniors: Wilbur Kleck, Wm. Winzeler, ard Edward Schlatter. Sophomosas: Richard Lauber, Paul Schlatter, Tom Winzeler. Frerhm n: John Steensen and Austin Mansfield. Mar.agers: Ralph Short and Daryl Frey. Under the direction of Coach Farber and with the leadership of the new captain, the football boys of 1930 wish the team of 1931 a real success. —( 25 )- BASKETBALL Coach Farber is to be complimented cn the fine team wh'ch he put on the floor this year. He spent much time and woik in order to make them the best in the county. The boys were most successful, having won 12 cut of 19 games dining the whole season. Their games were always interesting, and the on- lookers were well pleased wTith their clean and clever playing. DARYL FREY “Boob” “A dribble—a shot two points” Junior THOMAS MANSFIELD “Tom” “Always on the job.” Senior RALPH SHORT “Shorty” “Full of speed and skill in advancing the ball.” Junior WILLIAM WINZELER “Bill” Wanted: “A girl on the sidelines.” Junior RICHARD LAUBER “Dick” “Just give him a chance.” Sophomore DONALD RUFFER “Butch” “Makes the best of every opportunity.” Sophomore MGR. WILLIAM WACKE “Bill” “When they were tired, they went to him.” Sophomore -( 26 ) - INTRAMURAL ATHLETICS Basketball became the leading intramural sport this year. These compet- itive inter-cias- games were held after school and were well attended by stu- de ts who gathered in their respective groups to cheer their favorite class to victory. Much class-spirit became noticeable after the season was well started, but a sense of good sportsmanship was ever present. This idea dovetailed into a school spirit which prevailed at all games and gave the Varsity a much more vigorous support than heretofore known. The results at the end of the season seemed to show that the underclassmen were victorious in the percentage of games won, particularly the Freshmen boys and the Sophomore girls. Congratulations and more power to you, youngsters! These, however, were not the only results. Many more students became acquainted with the principles of the game and were frankly fascinated. Gym classes were looked forward to with pleasure and the varsity games were more than welcome. It is our belief that a more wholesome sport could not have been introduced. BASKET BALE CALENDAR 1930-1931 Date Scone Opponent Place Dec. 5—Archbold 30-10 Chesterfield Here Dec. 12 Archbold ... 10-13 Wauseon Dec. 19—Archbold ... 21-11 Fayette Here Dec. 23 Archbold ... ... 19-23 West Unity There Dec. 26—Archbold ... 20-16 Bryan Here Jan. 1—Archbold 28-14 Swanto.n Here Jan. 9—Archbo'.d 18- 9 Wauseon There Jan. 16—Archbold 19-18 Stryker There Jan. 23 Archbold 26-28 West Unity Here Jan. 30 Archbold 7-21 Scott Reserves Feb. 6—Archbold .... 24-13 Fayette There Feb. 10 Archbold .... 25-14 Pettisville Here Feb. 13—Archbold ... 20-33 Swanton There Feb. 18 Archbold ... 20-23 Pettisville There Feb. 20—Archbold ... 31-18 Stryker There TOURNAMENT AT WAUSEON Feb. 27 Archbold ... 19-17 Lyons Wauseon Feb. 28 Archbold 34-21 Fayette Wauseon Feb. 28—Archbold ... 13-12 Fulton Wauseon TOURNAMENT AT BRYAN Mar. 6—Archbold . 19-24 Malinta.Bryan S' a. VIVE C ARCHBOLD TRI-ANGULAR TRACK MEET Archbold Hgh School again came to the front by taking more events than either Fayette or Pettisville in the track meet held here on April 25th. The meet was held as a preliminary to the county meet to be held May 2, at the Fulton County Fair grounds. In spite of the cold rainy w ather all the events were called and our track team managed to overcome both the elements and the opposition. The fo.lowing 1st places wers taker, by Archbold: 100 yard dash, 114-5 ........................ Stsensen Shot put 38’ 6 4” .......................... Mansfield Pole Vault 10’ 1” ............................. Siegel 220 yard dash 28-6 4 ........................ Steensen Discus 92’ 3” ............................... Ste:nsen Javelin 129’-6” ............................ Mansfield Relay—Ed Schlatter, Daryl Frey, Dick Lauber, and John Steensen. Time 1.50. Total score: Archbold 46 4, Pettisville 36 4 and Fayette 25. COUNTY TRACK MEET The great day had arrived. The date was May 2. Every student was all “set” for the County Track Meet, and enthus'asm ran high because of the de- cided victory cf the week before. In the forenoon, the Junior Hi School students carri d on their events. As only a few from this school entered, very little scoring was done. In the afternoon, the girls and boys from almost all of tin h:gh schools in the county gathered to participate in the various events. Representatives ware present from Wauseon, Archbold, Delta, Swanton, Pettisville, Lyons, Fay- ette, Metamora, Chesterfield and Fulton. Archbold took only twTo first places at this meet, but many ribbons were brought home. Siegel vaulted 10’ 3” and Mansfield threw the javelin 136’ 5”. Wauseon took the meet with 90 points: Delta—68: Lyons 63; Swanton 30; Archbold 29; with Pettisvil’e and Fayette following with 24 and 18 po nts. WILLIAMS-FULTON BI-COUNTY MEET On May 8 Stryker, West Unity and Fayette journeyed to Archbold for the first League Track Meet. All these teams had participated in previous meets and therefore were con- fident of an almost certain victory. The day was cloudy and in the afternoon it rained now' and then. The inclement weather did not prev nt the calling of all twelve events. Mansfield of ArchboM was awarded a medal for being high po nt man. He took first in the 50 yard dash Time 5-2; the shot put—36’ 4”; and javelin 129’ 10”. John Steensen took the discus throw by tossing it 93’ 8”. The total score: Stryker 53; Archbold 46 4; Fayette 24; West Unity 14 4. This, however, will not be the last track meet. On May 29 the Interclass meet will be held at Ruihley Park. The grade meet will be held in the morning ard high school in the afternoon. Bring your lunch basket and help support your class. BASEBALL Many promising candidates came out for baseball this spring. Baseball has always been considered a minor sport in Archbold but before long cur op- ponents may find a very good reason for thinking otherwise. At this writing only two, of four games scheduled, have been played. The Stryker-Archbold game opened the season. Archbold lost in a very exciting game by only one point. The score was 9 to 8. On the day that Pettisville visited the Archbold diamond the wind blew into a gale, making it very hard to guage the ball. As Pettisville was better able to labor under the difficulty they took the game home with them. The result was 8 to 5. The other two games to be played are with Fayette, at Fayette, and a re- turn game with Pettisville. The team must win at least one of these games to receive letters. So—Let’s win! — ( 28 )- CLASS OF 1928 Name Catharine M. Brown Alice E. Buehrer Donald H. Christy Earl L. Dominique Vesta E. Fetters Iva R. Frey Nevada M. Frey --Grover W. Grime Elsie L. Keim Wingate E. Lucille Keller --Hermas O. Mahler Marjorie G. Merillat Beaverson _Anna K. Mignin Fagley Erma L. Nofziger Gladys A. Rebeau Harvey E. Roth A. Lucille Roth Viola M. Rupp Ruth A. Schlatter -Nora M. Schang Ruth M. Schr.etzler . Edna M. Traut Pearl E. Traut Melvin C. Winzeler CLASS OF 1929 Vernier T. Allen Eva E. Fagley Vivian A. Frey Doris K. Heer Edwin C. Lantz . Lucille M. Lantz • William B. Lauber - Irene L. Leu Eicher Florence L. Mahler - George A. McNicoll --Alice W. Miller Vesta A. Nofziger -Lawrence A. Ruffer Lyle J. Rupp Geneva L. Spiess Violet E. Spiess Madlyn M. Winzeler Grant J. Weber Blanche Z. Ziegler Occupation Residence Student Oberlin Student Ohio State Salesman Bryan Laborer Archbold Beauty Operator Archbold Stenographer Fort Wayne Teacher Elmira Farmer Archbold Arch bold Stenographer Toledo Baker Fort Wayne L Wauseon Archbold Nurse Fort Wayne Stenographer Bryan Farmer Archbold Nurse LaJaunta, Colo. Bank Clerk Archbold Student Tiffin Archbold Stenographer Defiance Office Work Toledo Stenographer Toledo Teacher Archbold Baker Archbold Teacher Archbold Elmira Student Bowling Green Toledo Edison Wauseon Pettisville Clerk Archbold Elmira Factory Worker Archbold Archbold Secretary Toledo Student Bowling Green Archbold Deceased Student Bowling Green Teacher Archbold Stenographer Toledo Pettisville Archbold —( 29 )— CLASS OF 1930 Charles Allen Archbold Leanna M. Augspurger Archbold Robert W. Aungst Clerk Archbold Gladwin E. Bourquin Clerk Archbold Lavern C. Funkhauser Clerk Archbold Ruth A. Bacon Student Archbold Anna Kathryne Gardiner Student Toledo Lucille Marie Grime Student Bowling Green Orrin J. Keim Clerk Archbold Mary A. Layman Archbold J. Jeanette Myers Student Toledo Helen Blanche Probeck Student Ann Arbor Lucille Helen Rice Student Cleveland Glen A. Roth Farmer Archbold Kathryn M. Rupp Student Bowling Green Virgil D. Rupp Farmer Pettisville Myles A. Schlatter Farmer Archbold John A. Schlatter Farmer Archbold Gilbert L. Schwalley Mechanic Archbold Ella Marie Short Student Bowling Green Grace Lucille Short Student Bowling Green Arlene Marguerite Spiess Archbold Clarice Rose Theobald Archbold Rolland C. Wyse Farmer Archbold Mary Gertrude Winzeler Student Bowling Green Ortensa M. Zimmerman Toledo — ( 30 )— Heretofore much space in year books has been devoted to athletics but very little to scholastic achievements. Since the State Department of Education has been giving every pupil scholarship tests, more attention has been given to scholastic honor. The tests given this year in English, Latin, Natural Science, Algebra, Plane Geometry, History, and 8th Grade English ard History were successful in all fields, for in the County Elimination Contest, Archbold re- ceived 17 out of 30 first and second places. The following lists comprise the students who received highest in the school, County, and state elimination con- tests. English IV English III English II English I 8th English 7th English Chemistry ♦Ilva Roth ♦Rozella Miller Florence Short Gertrude Buehrer Bertha Flory Frances Engelman Ralph Short ♦Golden McNicoll Maurice Miller Beverly Bacon Vivian Eash Lucille Eicher ♦Gladys Winzeler Elizabeth Engelman Betty Barger William Wacke ♦Paul Short ♦Violet Thimlar Lucille Wyse Anna Lovejoy Adelle Druhot ♦Blanche Wyse ♦Jane Kluepfel Wilma Miller Bob Vernier Charles Buehrer ♦Martha J. Bourquin ♦Clarence Rich Bob Roedel Sarabelle Aungst Verleen Seifert ♦Ellyn Lauber Tom Mansfield Charles Heer Lester Rich Ilva Roth Jr. Am. Hist. Ralph Short Daryl Frey Golden McNicoll Frances Engelman William Winzeler 8th History Physics Plane Geom. Gen. Sci. ♦Blanche Wyse ♦Jane Kluepfel Gsorge Hayes Felecia Swalley Mary K. Grime ♦Ralph Short William Winzeler Maurice Miller Edward Schlatter Beverly Bacon ♦Harley Sauder ♦Elizabeth Engelman William Wacke Margaret Valiton Sarah Roth Paul Bowers John Grime Chelmer Mast Edward Storrer Latin I Pauline Rupp Sarah Roth Paul Short Lucille Wyse Violet Thimlar Algebra I Violet Thimlar Lucille Wyse Mary E. Dominique Gladys Erbscorn Sarah Roth Chelmer Mast Students who received first and second places in Fulton County. COMMERCIAL CONTEST The annual Commercial Contest was held April 18, at Delta. Archbold had representatives in Novice and Amateur Typing and Novice Shorthand. Florence Short received first place in Amateur Typing and will represent Archbold in any further contests; As this book goes to press, the elimination contest has not yet been held. — ( 31 )— archbqld VIVE GRADE SCHOOL ACTIVITIES Since the grade school makes up a very important part of the school system of Archbold, it is only fair that these students receive a bit of mention in Vive 1’ Archbold. The grade school pupils have had an active part in all general school activities, either as an audience or other-wise. Several times throughout the year, the first and second grades have made public appearances as a chorus or Kinder Band. Moreover, students from grades other than the first and second have con- tributed to the achievements of the school, for many are in either the High School band or orchestra, and to them a part of the success of these organizations is due. FIRST GRADE Martha Dominique Theola May Dimke George Franks, Jr. Howard Frazier Jeanette Karns Robert Mast Doris Merillat Lois Neuhauser Lorene Nofziger Ora Pace Betty Rupp Kathleen Lenore Rupp Leroy Schroeder Charles Schuster Clarence Schuster Ruth Siegel Lowell Short Frances Winzeler SECOND GRADE Rhonda Bacon June Bowers Kathleen Bruns Emma Bruns John Erbscorn Lloyd Frazier Glenedene Hitt Billie Jones Doris Keane Glen King Carabelle Lauber Christine Lauber Gayle Leavy Billy Lorton Amelia Lovejoy Loretta Lugbill Eunice Mahler Clemma Nofziger Evelyn Nofziger Marion Nofziger Charles Rupp Phyllis Rupp Dale Schlatter Gretchen Spoerle Dale Stevens Suzette Vernier Rachel Walters THIRD GRADE Eva Baker Richard Barger Paul Bock Evelyn Buehrer Elon Eash Noble Erbscorn Helen Goldsmith Donna Marie Grime Claralouise Harris Betty Hollingshead Robert Henry Karns Robert Lovejoy Harold Merillat Lodema Nofziger Gale Pace Donald Rupp Martha Rupp Kenneth Short Frank Shuster Sterling Smith June Van Wagner Lodema Wyse FOURTH GRADE Margaret Cherry Teddy Dimke John Dominique Charles Frazier Junior Hollingshead Doris King Helen Kutzli Herbert Lantz Glen Lauber Myrle Miller Junior Pape Victor Jack Ruffer James Rupp Ruth Rupp Harold Schroeder Ada Short Nelson Smith Bobby Sr.owberger Bobby Stotzer Madlyn Taylor Betty Vernier Junior Walter FIFTH GRADE Esther Bock Kathryn Eicher Louise Engelman Alberta Goldsmith Paul Lsichty Harold Lovejoy Robert Mahler Victor Merillat Harold Neuhauser Maynard Riegsecker Flossie Roth Bernina Rupp Kenneth Stamm Marilyn Taylor Charles Van Wagner Betty Winzeler Kathryn Wyse Marjorie Wyse SIXTH GRADE Floyd Becker Edwin Bourquin Virginia Buehrer Evelyn Cherry Jean Cherry Martha Dimke Florence Fraas Owen Hayes Dwane Layman Billy Murbach Leanna Nofziger Donald Rupp Robert Rupp Bernice Short Emmagene Vernier Helen Walter —( 32 )— ‘SENIOR HOROSCOPE” Name Record Ambition Clare Bacon Biggest Crammer Harry Lauder Gertrude Buehrer Most Dignified Co-ed Pearl Druhot Noisest Cook Frances Engalman Quietest Hog Caller Bertha Flory Ought To Be Chiropractor Christine Flory Vampiest Mattress Tester Charles Heer Woman-hater Matinee Idol Marion Heer Sweetest Orator Eilyn Lauber Laziest Boiler Maker Georgia Leininger Best Dancer Parachute Jumper Thomas Mansfield Sissy Dress Maker Geraldine Hollir.gshead Best Looking Checker Champion Marion Hollingshead Slowest Minerva Rozella Miller Best Athlete Farmerette Glen Nofziger Slespiest Butler Herbert Nofziger Most Imposing Master Cook Robert Nofziger Wittiest Barber Ilva Roth Dumbest Ask G. N. Alta Roth Teacher’s Pet Judge Florence Short Most Talkative Saleslady Reuben Short Bashful A Husband Wiliow Thourot Cutest Girl M. D. Edwin Valiton Biggest Cake Eater Another Valentine Menno Traut Hard Boiled Pug Ruby Spiess Baby Senior Mayor of Chicago James Siegel Best Scholar Turkish Sultan Ruth Winzeler Shortest Check Girl Catharine Winzeler Best Artist Actress Glenn Rupp Solemn Ballet Master Leo Ruffer Musical Jesse James Lester Rich Sedate Bootlegger Hazen Ruffer Jazzy Teacher Elizabeth Rupp Determined T. M. Knows Felix Shibler Shortest Paper Boy —( 33 )— True Story Miss Derringer—What must a liter- ary critic have before he can criti- cize an author’s production? Georgia Leininger—A red pencil. Mils Kremer—Give me a sentence with a direct object. Austin Mansfield—You are pretty. Miss Kremer—What’s the object ? Austin Mansfield—A good mark. Mr. Farber—What keeps the moon from falling? Bernadine Hollingshead- The beams. Miss Derringer—Menno please put that window down. Menno—But how can I? I haven’t got it. Tom Winzeler—How long can a man live without a brain? Clifford Leininger—I don’t know. How old are you? Mr. Farber—Where do bugs go in winter? Ed Fraas—Search me. Chuck Heer—There is money in my voice. Mr. Armstrong—That so? I thought I heard something rattle. We are very sorry we can’t print some of our best jokes, for they are running around the halls. Miss Derringer—Where was Caesar assassinated ? Lester Rich—On the last page. Another Racket A small boy called on the doctor one evening. “Say, Doc, I guess I’ve got the mumps,” he said, “but I can keep it quiet.” The doctor looked up puzzled and finally asked the boy what he meant by that. “Aw, get wise, Doc”, suggested the small patient, “What’ll you give me to go to school and scatter it among all the rest of the kids.” Mr. Farber—How was iron discover- ed? Chas. Heer—They smelt it. Gl?n Rupp—In what course do you wish to graduate? Paul Short In the course of time, I suppose. Jim Siegel Does he balong to the 400? Gertrude Buehrer—Yeh. He’s one of the ciphers. Little bits of humor Little bits of bluff Make the simple Juniors Think they’re quite the stuff. Teacher—When were you born ? Bert Flory—April 2. Teacher—Late again. Ellyn Lauber- Mr. Farber, the ther- mometer has fallen. Farber—Very much ? E.lyn—(with a guilty look) About five feet—its broken. Mrs. Lorton—What’s the matter? The house is full of smoke. R. L.—Oh, nothing, dear; I have Pittsburgh on the radio. — ( 34 ) — AUTOGRAPHS AUTOGRAPHS —( 36 )—