Austintown Fitch High School - Reflector Yearbook (Youngstown, OH)

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ALOHA OE speak in publicj. He told that he and Flick traveled in the sum- mer with the circus and in the winter gave continual performances in the great Hippodrome Theatre in New York City. Another act of interesting exhibition was made to closely fol- low that of our two acrobats. It was one furnished by Jack Bing- ham. How well I remember in the days when I was a little younger how I delighted in going to see Houdini or perhaps Thurston. How I would sit astounded at their stunts. But when our Jack arose and began to display his arts of fooling the eye and other stunts that have made hi.m famous, I almost blushed in shame to think that I had ever admired these old time magicians. When he came to Tacoma where I live, he was such an attraction that the other theatres of that city were forced to close up for lack of business. No such stale tricks as producing a rabbit from his hat, for he is not in need of that trick when he can produce a whole dinner of rabbit already cooked by just saying Here it is, there it is, here! Mahlon Creed's place was the only one vacant. The toast- master told us the reason. He is the leader of the latest expedition of the National Geographic Society to the North Pole. Dorothy Glenn seemed to be tinkering with some little ornament attached to her dress. Soon she looked up in triumph. Even as she raised her head the sound of the absent member's voice could be distinct- ly heard all over the room. He was broadcasting from a point within ten yards of the Pole itself. He said that he believed that it was a little colder than when he was last there in 1938. He told his wife not to worry as he would be home in a few hours. Yes, sir, that little pendant was a radio set she always carries when he is away. Mr. Lynn Medland was the next gentleman's name that was called forth. He arose and proved to be the same old Lynn we used to enjoy so much. He is the head of two large businesses, both of an extremely profitable nature. The first is a large funeral parlor 27

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I ALOHA OE resses on the stage in New York. They very obligingly consented to give us an exhibition of their work and if I am any judge of the acting art, they certainly merit in full all the praise they may have been the recipient of in their adopted city. I understand that a Mr. Roy Sandquist is manager of the ladies' company. Attorney Lloyd, another resident of Gfotham, spoke quite lenglhily of his career of criminal lawyer in that great metropolis. He is well known in international as well as national circles. Thus you see he did us a rare favor in leaving his practice to come and address us absolutely without his usual fee. He is also somewhat published in the American Magazine under the titles that clearly have to do with our modern Crime Wave. But more often is his name found heading articles in the famous Judge Magazine, for his constant contact with all sorts of people has singularly broad- ened his sense of humor. His case is another one of those that upset our best laid plans and prophesies. Away back in '26 when we graduated, it was prophesied that he would be a T. B. doctor. Helen Young, her name is no longer that, is joint proprietor of a wonderful confectionery store. The store is located in Cleve- land but, like Child's it is course. VVhen Helen made her little talk she created much admiration for she invited us all and families too, to come in for a free treat any time we were in her city. Just before Kenny made his speech, I noticed Curtis Flick and Glenn Turner get up and retire. I thought nothing of it at the time but as their names were announced, they came running forth in the clothes that one always see acrobats in. As they reached the center of the floor they caught each other and began first one and then the other to throw the man coming down into double Somers:-'ills Tl.ev were certainly clever tumblers but then what was to be expected when they were always doing funny stunts in school? When they withdrew they were loudly applauded by all. Then Glenn Turner came out as spokesman the always did like to 26

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ALOHA OE in New Orleans. It is the third largest of its kind in the world. The other is a Hne advertising firm in San Francisco. He has also personally improved himself in that he has cultured his voice. Who would have thought that the sleepy school boy that came to school only half awake but still singing, Oh What A Pal Was Mary , would ever become so accomplished in singing. When my turn came I told how glad I was to be with them. It is true that I had received an invitation but because of Worry had forgotten it. I was flying to Washington with a chemical formula for an improved gun powder and had it not been for the ever present hunger of Simpson I would have missed the affair entirely. I am glad to say my formula is being utilized by the navy in their big guns. Thus, after fifteen years in the world of outside life, I believe that we are all a credit to our school, people of whom she may proudly say when their names are mentioned Yes, he was from this school. And now in the years to come, may we ever keep our names spotless, the just deserts of our SCHOOL. 28