Blume High School - Retrospect Yearbook (Wapakoneta, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 118 of the 1925 volume:

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Tlfcip „ (j — u ° c' ' ) o n c f ) u o n I c ) u c [ c (1 c ) ) 1 c f S’ I c I c I c J ) ( Caitieuis ( 1 I, c r V c f ) ) i c Jflaretararit JUmna High ’cltool ) j©ei iratiait ( I ppreciatiait [ j Che 'taff f i Historicnl S’krtrh a£ the iletcaBpect f 3 1 (Aitmuttsiraitau I ) I ( ) 3 'eniar (Class 3 junior Class I ( ) b 5'aphamare Class 1 ) freshman Class ( 1 3 jArtibities f 3 ) thletirs 1 J ( 1 flakes 1 t 1 J 3 I hberiisiitg J ] t 1 J 0 s V ( J 3 1 y 1 J 3 1 y o n ( 1 J 3 1 U o n 1 J 3 1 y o 1 J 3 0— Q« ZDO' ,q. — r j r s vr s r r r “ r s—' 1 . V s s . - vv ----------------------------------- Forword It is with great pleasure that we, the Seniors of 1925, present this annual to our classmates, friends, and alumni. We hope in the following pages we have presented so vivid a picture of Blume High School that the alumni will recall their own schooldays, and that our friends will be proud to have such a school in Wapakoneta. We have put our best efforts into the making of this annual and we now offer it to you for your consideration. We trust that it will meet with your approval. V___________________________________) o o I The New Blume High o o o o I o 0 o “v V o 0 o o 0 o 0 o 0 to In 1908 Blume High School stood complete, ready to receive its first student body. The school was built to accommodate 240 pupils. According to the previous rate of increase of former years the Board of Education estimated that the building would not be filled to capacity for twenty years. Vet, in 1922 it became apparent that the building could not accommodate the increasing student body. Xot only were students from Wapakoneta attending Blume High, but from the surrounding villages and country as well. The total enrollment in 1925 is 463. The result is an over crowded condition. Mr. Xardin, our able superintendent of schools, was the first to notice this over crowded condition, and to bring the situation before the public. It was through his untiring efforts and the help of the friends of the school that the bond issue of 1922 was carried. The bond issue called for $100,()('() which was to be used to build an addition to Blume High. Part of this addition is to be used as a Library and V. M. C. A. and the remainder devoted to classrooms to accommodate the overflow of students. Work on the addition was begun March, 1924. The work was rapidly pushed forward although several unavoidable delays occurred. The front half of the building is given over to the library and the Y. M. C. A. On the third floor is the club room of the Y. M. C. A. which can be used as a reading room. On the second floor is the library and a booth for the motion picture machine which Blume High hopes to own soon. On the first floor is the gymnasium. The large stage at one end of the gymnasium makes it easily converted into an auditorium if desirable. Shower rooms and lockers are also located on this floor. The gymnasium separates that part of the building used for Y. M. C. A. from the part used for school purposes. o v O o o o o Blume High and the addition are directly connected by a door leading from the study hall to the new building. On the first floor of the part devoted to school use are located class rooms and the Home Economics rooms. These consist of a cooking room and two sewing rooms which can be thrown together and used as a cafeteria. The second floor is fitted up with class rooms. An office for the principal is also located on this floor. The third floor is given over to science, physical and chemical laboratories, general science and chemistry recitation rooms. The building is equipped with all modern appliances and conveniences. The students of Blume High owe much to the citizens of Wapakoneta for this splendid new building, especially do we need to thank Mr. Xardin because it was through his efforts that the people of Wapakoneta realized the need of a larger and better school and could set about to provide it. o ----- Q V J) rz o o ---- o 0 Tie o To Miss Wing, with whose help this annual has been published, and who has instilled into the heart of each one of the Senior Class a desire for fair play and good citizenship—this nineteenth volume of the Retrospect is respectfully dedicated. Hiram College—A. B. University of Wisconsin Radcliffe College Columbia University 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 8 o o ”=0 Miss Mytinger lias been on the faculty of Illume High for several years. During that time she has endeared herself to all Illume High students. She has done much to promote the Girl’s Glee Club and orchestra and especially do we thank her for creating such a splendid Boy’s Glee Club and for starting the l and. .Miss Mytinger has put Illume High on the musical map of schools. We take this means of expressing our most grateful appreciation to you. Miss Mytinger, for your service to us. (Lc o W. SANDERS IDLE, Principal (X (p° o o v CdZ OCZ3 Tie Retrospect = = Q ------- OCTT QC= 0 -- Q = Q O o •CCT.Z3QC OC p°c o 0 0 o o 0 1 o o 0 o 0 o 0 o V o 0 o 0 0 o 0 o 0 o toe The Staff Editor in Chief .......................Mary Wintzer Assistant Editor .......................Bailey Bush Business Manager ....................Charles Kolter Assistant Business Manager..........Earl Kauffman Literary Editor .......................Lenoa Becker Poets ..................Viola Engel, Evelyn Steiner Art Editors ...........Walter Bayliff, Calvin Elsass Society ............................Virginia Klipfel Athletic Editors........Alta Schultz, Robert Runkle Joke Editors .......Kathryn Kreitzer. Mary Barber Staff Poem As you read the numerous pages Of the Crimson and the Black, Our most hearty and persistent Wish, —is that you'll never lack. For something to amuse you Since we've jokes and lots of fun For the readers of our annual Which we hope is rightly done. —E. S. c=5O r0 o 0 o H o 0 0 A 1 o 0 o 0 0 1 o o 0 o 0 o 0 0 A 1 o A V o 0 o 0 o 0 o S' tf o A ■ o 0 o 0 o oc o oc oc rz cc 0 o C=T QCZZ30C — 0 --- 0 ZZ 0C; o 0 0 o o 0 o ss. v 0 0 o ! - o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 A Historical Sketch of the Retrospect The school paper, now the Retrospect, had it’s origin in the olden feud between the two live-wire literary ocieties (Emerson and Carlyle) into which the entire school was divided. '1 he: e societ.cs put on bi-weekly programs thruout the year and once a year, usually in the spring, a public contest was held between chosen numbers of the two .-ocieties. These contests assumed such dignified proportions that the opera house was used for the purpose. The enthusiasm for these rival societies was so strong that the merchants displayed the flags of the clubs and decorated their windows with the colors of the favored camp. The Emerson colors were pink and green, and the Carlyle colors red and white. One youthful enthusiast is ; aid to have hacked the ice step by step to the top of the stand pipe to plant his society’s colors at the highest place in town. The contest itself had much literary work. Real time and effort were put in the debates, musical selections, and high school paper, which composed the program. This paper took on the semblance of a newspaper, with topics of school interest, editorials, fun and facts about school life, and sometimes, when a gifted editor was in charge, cartoons and caricatures of students and faculty. The name chosen for each edition of the paper depended on the whim of the editor. Such names as “The Clarion”, and “The News Bee” were often used. Later the enthusiasm for these contests were curbed and reduced to a mild program given at the clo c of school. The school paper remained a favored part of the program and was awaited with much interest by the audience. The chosen editor read his paper from the stage. The title of “The Retrospect”, as is used today, was first recorded in the annals of the class of 1907. The editor of this Retrospect was Mrs. C. K. Tacusch (Mayme Hayman), who has so kindly furnished the material for this article. It was not until 1908 that the school paper was first printed in book form and called an annual. Each year since then new ideas have been added, by various editors. This year celebrates the publishing of the nineteenth Retrospect of Blume High School. 0 o (k o ; - , . M - • ■ I 0 0 v 1 o 0 o 0 o ------------------------------------- TOP ROW 1— MISS SARAH HOWELL Ass't. Principal Wapakoneta High School Resident of Wapakoneta. 2— MISS CLARA POSTLE Ohio State University—A.B. University of Wisconsin Resident of Wapakoneta. 3— MR. O. E. STULTZ Bluff ton College Ohio Northern University Resident of Wapakoneta. 4— MISS ESTHER DEMPSEY Ohio State University—B.Sc. Resident of Columbus 5— MISS PERA CAMPBELL Coach Defiance College—A.B. University of Wisconsin Resident of Wapakoneta. v_____________________________________y ---------------------------------- BOTTOM ROW 6 MISS MARGUERITE SLOAN Ohio Wesleyan College—A.B. Resident of Stryker. 7— MISS HELEN TODD Blrffton College—A.B. Resident of Rockford. 8— MR. HAROLD L. EDMONDS Ohio State University— B. Sc. Resident of Wapakoneta. 9 MISS EMMA MATLEHNER Bowling Green University of Chicago Resident of Wapakoneta. 10- MISS MARY COLE Bliss College Ol io State University Resident of Wapakoneta. V______________________________________s ° 0 o 0 v o 0 o o 0 o o 0 o 0 o o 0 o o ys. to 0C= 0 o o o o Tk Retrospect rz c •J o cc nr c ZT-w'O' ocz 0 o 0 o 0 o sS o 0 0 o n u o o 0 o o o 0 o o 0 o 0 A 1—MISS LELA JONES University of Cincinnati—B. Sc. Resident of Frankfort, Ind. 2—MISS CLARE EVANS Miller School, Cincinnati Bliss College Resident of Washington, C. H. 3—MR. D. JONES Coach Dennison University—B. Sc. Resident of Wapakoneta. 4—MR. J. W. MATZ Ohio State University—B. Sc. Resident of Wapakoneta. -MR. C. P. STEIN Efficient jaintor of Blume High School for seventeen years. O 0 o 0 0 0 1 o 0 o 0 o 0 L := o o =zzdo = o o = o ,j) o o o o N CdDOC —Tie IRetepect c o= z= o ocD o 0 o 0 o v v 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o A TOP ROW 1— AUGUSTA ABE A light heart lives Ions:.” Science 1-2-4: Batin 1-2: Glee Club 1-2; French 4. 2— GOLDIE AM BOS Her stature tall— “I hate dumpy women.” French 1: I atin 1-2; Home Ec. 1-2; Glee Club 2. 3— EDMUND BAILEY “A head of curly hair”. Science 1-2-3-4: Manual Tr. 1-2; Agriculture 1-3; Agricultural Club 3. 4— HELEN BAILEY When T walk. I always walk with Bill— When I dream, I always dream of Bill. Science 1-3; Latin 1-2; French 3-4; Under Class Play 2; Glee Club 1. 5— MARY BARBER A merry companion is like music on a journey. Science 1-4; Home Ec. 1-2: Commercial 3-4: Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Parasite 3; Staff Play; Retrospect 4. V______________________________________ ( BOTTOM ROW G- CAROL BARNES ”And her modest answer and graceful air Show her wise and good as she is fair.” Home Ec. 1; Science 1-3-4; I atin 1-2-3; Basket Ball 1-2-3-4. 7—RUSSEL BAYLIFF There is a certain wonderful sweetness and delight in gaining knowledge. Science 1-3-4; French A; Latin 1- 2-3-4; Parasite 3; Glee Club 3-4; Cheer Leader 4. S- WALTER BAYLIFF “The artist belongs to his work”, but not his work to the artist. Science 1-3-4; Latin 1-2; Manual Tr. 3-4; Retrospect 4: Glee Club 4. 9— LEONA BECKER A pleasant smile, a gentle way. Science 1-4; French 2-3; Eat in 3-4; Home Ec. 1: Glee Club 2-4: Parasite 3; Retrospect 4: Staff Play; Girl Reserve 3-4; Home Ec. Club 2- 3-4. 10- MYRON BLUME “Blessed with her it would be spring forever.” Science 1-2-3-4: Manual Tr. 1-2; Cheer Leader 3-4; Glee Club 1-4; Basket Ball 2-3-4; Football 3; A. W. A. Club 3. v_______________________________________ 0 o : 0 o yv V o 0 o 0 o o o 0 o o 0 o 0 o to := o o o o 0 n n o ----------- c Ik Retrospect « = o o -_ o — o nr - TOP ROW 1—LOIS BOYER She keeps a sunny mood. Home He. 4; Science 1-2-3; Latin 1-2; Commercial 4. 2—CORA BRACKNEY Content to drift a little from the crowd Thinking what she never says aloud. Science 1; Latin 1; Home He. 1-2; Glee Club 1-2. 3—M IRIA M BR ACKNEY •’Very precise is she and never talks about the boys”. Science 1; Latin 1-2-3; Glee Club. K I’G K N H BITC11A X A X The house is built! The match is made!” Science 1-3-4; Hi-Y 4; Latin 1-2; Commercial 3-4. 5-BAILEY BUSH I will turn to the straight path of duty! Science 1-2-3-4; Latin 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Parasite 3; Retrospect 4: Lit in Play 1; Hi-Y 3-4; Staff Play. BOTTOM ROW 6- YVONNE CANNON “She seeks diligently for knowledge”. Science 1; Latin 1-2-3-4. 7—MARY CARTER “She that is loved, is safe.” Science 1-2; Latin 1-2; Home He. 1-4. ?—CHARLES CLAY “Modesty becomes a young man.” Manual Tr. 1-2; Science 1-4; Agriculture 1-2-3-4. 9— CORNELL COPELAND Quiet and still, he has a friend In books.” Science 1-3; Latin 3-4; Manual Tr. 1-2; Glee Club 1. 10— VERA CORNELL For the virtuous maiden Employment is enjoyment. Science 1; Home Ec. 1-2; Latin 3; French 2-3; Home Ec. Club 2-3-4. : oc I OC : oc z oc z oc I OC : oc cx XX OCZZIXX Tk Retrospection IDO ZZZDOC=Z OC=Z OCZj j o o 0 o 0 s----------------------------------- N TOP ROW 1—MARIE CROFT •‘Obedient, careful, hard-working” Home Ec. 4; Science 1; Latin 1-2. f----------------------------------------- BOTTOM ROW OPAL, DILL “An harmless flaming meteor shone for hair.” Science 1-2-3; Latin 2: Commer- cial 3-4; Glee Club 3; Home Ec. 1-2. O O O o 2—FERRIS CROSLEY “Lives of football men remind us That they write their names in blood And. departing; leave behind them Half their faces in the mud.” Science 1-2-3-4; Manual Tr. 1-2; Commercial 3-4; Football 3-4. 7—A1, M A EC K E N W EILER “Her sunny locks hang on her temple like a golden fleece.” Science 1-2; Home Ec. 1-2; Commercial 3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Home Ec. Club 1-2 0 O 3— DOROTHA CRCSIE For the sunny side of things She has a tendency. Science 1-2-3; Latin 1: Home Ec. 1-2; Glee Club 2. -ARVELLA ELSASS “Short, sweet, and saucy.” Latin 1-2-3; Science 1-2: Home Ec. 1. 4—HOWARD DARDIO 9—-CALVIN ELSASS “With something of the good in him and harmless.” Science 1-2-3; Manual Tr. 1: Com mercial 3-4. 0 o—LOIS DIEGEL “Her life has no day misspent and no hour without some deed of kindness to other”. Science 1-4; Latin 1-2; Home Ec. 1; Glee Club 2. “A good fellow, in a quiet way.” Science 1-3-4; Manual Tr. 1-2; Parasite 3; Retrospect 4; Latin 1. 1( JEANNETTE EM RICK “RlesL with temper whose unclouded way. Can make to-morrow happy as today.” Science 1-4; Latin 1-2-3-4. v 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o xs. o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o o TOP ROW 1— VIOLA ENGEL “Like the sweet sound that Breathes upon a bank of violets’ Latin 1-2; Science 1-4; Commercial 3-4; Glee Club 2-4: Retrospect 4; Girl Reserve 3-4; Track 1. 2— ALMA FEIL “Who says little Has little to answer for.” Science 1; Commercial 3-4; French 1-2; Glee Club 1-2. 3—DORIS FISCHER “For thou dost sigh and dream the whole day long.” Science 1-4; Latin 1-2-3-4; Penrod 2; Roman Wedding 1. 4—HILDA FITZPATRICK Short, stout, and round about. Science 3; Home Economics 1-2; Glee Club 2-3-4: Commercial 3-4: Latin 1; Home Economics Club 1-2-3. 5—RUSSELL FOGT “Hear much, speak little.” Science 1-2-3; Manual Tr. 1-2; Commercial 3-4. v_____________________ c ------------------------ BOTTOM ROW C, KATHRYN FOOS “She has that grace so rare in every clime.” Science 1-4; I atin 1-2: Home Ec. 1-2; French 1; Glee Club 3-4: Home Ec. Club; Girl Reserve 3-4. 7-CARL FRISCHE “An awfully nice fellow.” Science 1-3; Ag. 1-2-3-4; Ag. Club 1-2-3-4: Glee Club 1-2-3-4; Orchestra 2-3-4; Hi-Y 3-4. 8—BERNTCE GROSS “She fights with her own shadow” Science 1-2: Latin 1: Commercial 3-4; French 1-2; Home Ec. 1: Home Ec. Club 2-4; Glee Club 4. 0— HAROLD HARRISON He dearly loves some devilment”. Science 1-2-3-4; Manual Tr. 1-2; Commercial 3-4; Track 2. 10—IRVIN HEADAPOHL “He is so quiet and unobtrusive, that we often forget we have him with us.” Science 1-2-3; Manual Tr. 1-2; Ag. 3; Glee Club 3-4. v______________________ DOC DOC DOC DOC DOC DOC DOC DOC ,J) (poc DOC DOC D C The Retrospect DOZ DOC D 0 ,C:D- o o 0 O Q C r TOP ROW BOTTOM ROW 1—HELEN HEINRICH 6—EARL KAUFFMAN “Chatter, chatter as I go to join “Brevity is the source of wit . the brimming river.” Latin 1-2; Science 1-3-4; Hi-Y; Science 1; Home Ec. 1-2: Com- Football 4; Retrospect; Staff Play. merclal 3-4; Glee Club 1-2-3. 2—ALMOND H1TTEPOLE 7—DWIGHT KEMPER “A solemn youth with sober phiz, Let me be what T am, and seek Who does his work and minds his not to alter me.” biz.” Science Q-l-2-3-4; Mam al Tr. 1; Science 1-3-4; Latin 1-2; Agricul- Commercial 3-4: Parasite 3. ture 1-2. 3—KATHRYN HOWELL 8—MELVILLE KING “Her heart like the moon is al- “The worst tease in school. ways changing; but there is al- Science 1; Manual Tr. 1-2; Com- ways a man in it . mercial 3-4. Science 1-4; Home Ec. 1-2; Glee Club 1-2-3; Orchestra 3-4. 9—MARY KATHERINE KLIPFEL 4—OLYN HULL “Neatness is the crowning grace “How tall was Alexander that of womanhood.” men call him great? Latin 1-2-3-4; Science 1-4; Orches- Science 1-2-3-4; Ag. 4; Glee Club 4. tra 1-2; Roman Wedding. 5—RALPH IDLE “Oh that 1 lived in England, 10—VIRGINIA KLIPFEL where aristocrats are appreci- “Her air. her manner, all who ated!” saw admired”. Science 1-3-4; La tin 1-2; Football; Latin 1-2-3-4; Science 1-4; Retro- Basketball. spect 4; Staff Play 4. V 1 V o o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 2 6 0 o 0 0 =Z=Z 0 = 0 oc= o oc : o oc-- o t oc=do o ==do ==3oc===3c === c === ' The Msfrospect o o --------------------------------- BOTTOM ROW 6—LUCY McCLINTOCK “Lots of pep in a small package”. Science 1; Latin 3; Commercial 3-4; Home Ec. 1-2; Glee Club • 1-2-3-4. 7— WALTER McCLURE “A sturdy fellow is he, and tall”. Manual Tr. 1; Science 1-3-4; Ag. 1-2; Glee Club 3-4; Latin 3-4. 8— LA I 'RENE McCORMICK “A friendly twinkle in her eye, A smile of friendly comradeship”. Home Ec. 4; Science 1-3. 9— RUTH METZ My complexion doth put the rose to shame.” Latin 3-4; Science 1; Home Ec. 1-2: Home Ec. Club 1. 10— WILLIAM METZ If a man won’t let us know he's alive, he’s dead or should be.” Science 1-4; Agriculture 1-2-3-4: Ag. Club 2-3-4. I____________________________________) TOP ROW 1—CHARLES KOLTER (“BUCK”) “And when a lady’s in the case You know all other things give place”. Latin 1; Manual Tr. 1: Science 1-3-4; Retrospect 4; Staff Play 4. 2 KATHRYN KRKITZER “KATE” “Happy am I, from care I'm free. Why can’t they all be contented like me. Science 1-3; Latin 3; French 4; Home Ec. 1-2; Glee Club; Parasite 3; Retrospect 4; Staff Play. 3— HAROLD KRIDLER. “SKINNY” “For altho angels may write, ’Tis devils who print”. Science 1-3-4; Manual Tr. 1-2; Commercial 3-4. 4— LEONA LANNING “She is a cheerful and pleasing companion”. Science 1; French 3-4: Home Ec. 1-2; Home Ec. Club 1-2. 5— EVA MAXSON “The sixth sense, common sense, belongs to this young lady . Science 1-2; Home Ec. 1-2: Commercial 3-4; Glee Club. V o o o o o o v o o o o o o o 0 o o o o cc oc oo u o o z = Tk Retrospect = oc=3o o 0 =D o 0 o o 0 o o 0 o 0 o V o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 r------------------------------------ TOP ROW 1—VERLIN METZGER Seen of few and known of fewer. Science 1-2-3. 2—DEWITT MILLER “Much of self confidence and satisfaction.” Science 1-3-4; Latin 1-2; Manual Tr. 2; Track 2; Glee Club 4. 3—CLAY MOORE (“SHAY”) “Not a minute that Clay isn't in it . Science 1-3-4; Football 4; Basketball 3-4. 4—MARY MORRTS “With a smile that gained her many friends”. Science 1-2; Commercial 4. 5—CAROLYN RABERDING “A spend thrift of her tongue is she.” Science 1-3; Home Ec. 1-2; Latin 1; French 1; Glee Club 1-2; Home Ec. Club. V______________________ r--------------------------------- BOTTOM ROW 6— EDITH RAMGE “A cheerful countenance betokens a good heart.” Science 1; Latin 1-2; Home Ec. 4. 7— DANA RICHARDSON “The multitude is always in the wrong.” Ag. Club 1-2-3-4; Latin 3; Agriculture 1-2-3-4; Science 1-2-3-4. 8—OLETHA RITCHIE “For she's just the quiet kind Whose nature never varies”. Science 1-3; Latin 1-2-3; Home Ec. 2-4. 9—RALPH ROBY “He who invented work should have finished it.” Science 1; Manual Tr. 1-2; Commercial 3-4. 10 FLOYD RUCK I have one heart and one truth that no one has. Science 1-3-4; Manual Tr. 1-2; Agriculture 3-4; Agriculture Club 3-4. V_______________________x V o o o V O V o o o v o 0 (p‘ oc DOCZZZDCC DC Tk Retrospect pocmDo — oczDor — o D o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 ■ TOP ROW 1- ROBERT RI’NKLE “I may look like a huly’s man, but I’m not.” Science 1-4; Football 2-3; Basketball 2-3; Retrospect Staff I. 2 A RUN SCHMIDT 1 never felt the kiss of love, nor maiden's hand in mine.” Manual Tr. 2-3; Agriculture 3; Commercial 4; Agriculture Glut 2-3-4. 3— BBRNARD SEITZ “Oh. rare apothecary”. Science 1-3-4; I atin 1-2-3. 4— ALTA SCHl’BTZ “Basketball is her middle name. Science 1; Home Ec. 1-2; Commercial 3-4; Basketball 2-3-4: Track 2; Retrospect 4. 5— ALMA SI El ..SCHOTT “A good laugh is sunshine in a house . Batin 1-2; Science 1-3-4. V. BOTTOM ROW «; A BICE SIBBIN “Thy modesty is a candle to thy merit’”. Science 1; Home Ec. 1-2; Commercial 3-4. 7— RUBY SMITH She doeth well who doeth her best. Science; Batin 1-2: Home Ec. 1. -CBEOBA SNIDER Oh, the wills and praise of men so hollow She with vigor through life will follow. Commercial 3-4; Science 4; Glee Club 3-4. 9— MARGARETE SPEES “Open thy mouth that I may know thee. Science 1-2; Batin 1-2. 10 EVEBYN STEINER Quiet, reserved and studious Is she. Batin 1-2-3; Home Ec. 1; Science 2-4; Glee Club 3; Retrospect 4. V. o o 0 o o 0 o o 0 ocz___ o OCDO oc Q Q ----- Q ---- o J) u o 0 o Q . 0 )0C30C = The Retrospect = o o n o - o o fl o A | O « M 0 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 O O 0 TOP ROW 1—DARELL STRAKER Him for the studious shade Kind nature has formed. Katin 1; Science 1-2-3-4; Hi-Y. 2—FRIED A SWINK “Fair as a star, when only one is shining in the sky.” I«atin 1-2; Science 1; French 3-4; Commercial 3-4; Orchestra 1-2-3-4; Glee Club 2-3-4; Penrod 2; I atin Play 1. 3—HARRY THRUSH “As idle as a painted ship Upon a painted ocean.” Agriculture 1-2-4; Science 1; Manual Tr. 1; Ag. Club 1-2-3; Football 4. 4—IRVIN TOBIAS “And what size please? (??) Manual Tr. 1-2; Science 1-3-4. -EARL WALKER “A good fellow has come among us.” Science 1-4; Latin 1-2. r J BOTTOM ROW G— KATHRYN WALTERS “Not a word spoke she more than was needed.” Home Ec. 1-2; Science 1; Commercial 3-4; Glee Club 2. 7—GERTRUDE WENK Majestic in her person, tall and straight. Science 1: Latin 1-2; Commercial 3-4; Glee Club 1. 8- DOROTHY WENTZ A Puritan lady. Science 1-3; Home Ec. 1-2; French 3-4; Glee Club 2. 9-EARL WHEELER His countenance is the best index to his character. Science 1-3; Latin 1-2. i � o 0 o V V o 0 o 0 o 0 o o o o Q ----- Q ----- o J) (p‘ 0 =D0 = 0 The Retrospect Z OCZZ= OCZZZDO ZZZ= 0' ,c0 o o 0 o o 0 o ■ 1— EDWARD WHITE “Man delights me not, nor woman either.” Manual Tr. 1-2; Science 1-3-4. 2— PArLINE WILLIAMS “Some think the world Is made for fun and frolic And so do I. And so do I.” Science 1-3-4; Latin 1-2-4: Glee Club 2-3-4; Girl Reserve 3-4. 3— 1LO WINGET “Here’s one. modest and kind.” Science; Latin 2-3. 4— MARY WINTZER “What she wills to do or say Is wisest, discretest, most virtuous, best. Science 1-3-4; Home Ec. 1-2; Latin 1-2-3-4: Parasite 1-2-3; Girl Re- serve 3-4; Staff Play 4; Retrospect 4. V o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o ------ o T----- o oc : o oc : oc : oc I OC I OC : oc : o .0J) Senior Class Poem Only yesterday we were Juniors Willing to work with a vim. Xow we are confident SENIORS Tho’ at times our chances seem slim. We’ve toiled all the years of our High School We’ve played and made friendships too, We’ve learned to accept from our elders The wisdom that is our due. Our teachers were friendly companions Desirous of seeing us take The well-trod path to professions Of usefulness e’er in our wake. Accomplishments of men of the ages Are writ in the sands of time— But in our great class there are sages Who’ll be known in every clime. Let us hope that in days of the future Our training may help us to see A place for each one who has chosen The work that will make him to be Thoughtful of those less fortunate In having a sponsor so near— That loyalty forbids us to falter When leaving Blume High School this year. —E. S. o o SENIOR OFFICERS President ..... Vice President Treasurer ..... Secretary...... ......Ralph Idle ...Russell Bayliff ...Mary Barber Helen Heinrich COLORS Crimson and Black FLOWER American Beauty Rose oc p° oc o TSie oc=z o o 0 o 0 o ] The Class of 25--Its History v o ✓V. o o ✓N. o M o ✓ o V o y o o 0 o 0 0 In writing of Blume High and that famous class of ’25, one might go far back into antiquity to find the true causes of the results which are now about to be chronicled. One might explain how Wapakoneta was settled, that these good works might stand and how Ohio exists that there may be a Blume high School. Indeed, one could go even farther back and tell how Christopher Columbus left the sunny shores of Spain and sailed out into the vast unknown that a class called the “Class of 1925“ might be graduated at this same school. All these things might be revealed and explained, but such will not be done. We shall relate only the events of more recent and more authentic occurrence. On that eventful September day, 1921, a vast assemblage met on the plains of Blume High. They were strangers in the land and had come to dwell therein for four long years. Here they collected on the plain but seemed to be fearful of some enemy; for they had learned that the land was already inhabited by three different tribes, and that one of these tribes was very hostile to their invasion. Despite the fact they met in an assembly and later another meeting was called, and they decided to call themselves the “Class of 1925”, but the inhabitants of the land called them, Freshmen. After this the course seemed smooth although it was easy to see that this tribe was to be one of the “survivors of the fittest”. Many there were who followed the instructions of the “Great Chief” who had told them to study. In one year this tribe of Freshmen, by right of moral, mental and physical conquest in all lines had usurped the title of Sophomores. They displayed their prowess in track, football, basketball and all other sports while they likewise entered into all activities of that school and their name went down on the honor roll, there to be inscribed on the tablets of memory at Blume High. Then, it was, that the class of ’25 began to understand its true value and to realize how great was its wisdom. The members saw how much of the government rested on their shoulders, and what their station had become, and they acted accordingly. The great chief could not appreciate this however, and he failed to see the importance with which they had clothed themselves, even telling them that they could get along very well without a Sophomore class. Now this class of ’25 had become Juniors and great had been the change. They had learned to love Blume High, their home, and to respect all who are connected with it. They had become almost civilized. Even before they had known it they passed into that last dignified year, a trifle unwilling, yet with eager desire as they neared their goal. These Seniors, as they have been called, know the shade of each tree on the plains, and well nigh each blade of grass on which the shade falls. They dread the day when, their civilization completed, they must go to new lands to continue the battle for progress and existence which they have so successfully begun in the fertile valley of dear old Blume High. DORIS FISCHER. O o o 0 o 0 o o o o 0 o o 0 o 0: Z o o --- oc • Q n3QCH Q V J) Class Prophecy “THE MAGIC CARPET” And lo! I had a dream and in that dream I saw before me a mystic carpet upon which were written the words, “Whoso shall place himself upon this carpet and ask of it anything he desires, that will he granted to him.” Filled with astonishment I drew nearer and I began to wonder what really would happen if I were to venture on. Summoning all my courage I seated myself in the midst and awaited results. But to no avail. Then suddenly I recalled the writing on the carpet and that this was indeed a magic carpet. Then and there I knew just what 1 wanted most of all and I spoke aloud my wish; ‘‘Let it be granted to me the pleasure of seeing once again my old friends from the class of twenty-five.” Scarce a second elapsed but slowly I felt myself being lifted on the carpet from the ground. Then I was riding through the air on the magic carpet at a good distance from the ground. My feeling of delight and wonder increased as I was borne along with comparative ease at a rapid speed. Looking below I saw the ever changing country and shifting scenery. Suddenly the carpet dropped gently nearer to earth and floated alongside a fast moving passenger train. Having a good view in the window I looked in and whom did I see but Jacob Coil, now president of the great coast to coast railroads and talking to him was Charles Kolter, a prominent Wall Street Banker. Just for an instant 1 saw them; then 1 was carried completely from this view. Now being over a vast stretch of country, 1 saw a large, pretentious looking travelers’ inn, the owners of which I saw to be Ferris Crosley and his wife, formerly Vera Cornell. Wafted by with the breeze 1 next came in sight of a great lake which I saw to be Lake Michigan. Upon this lake I observed many high powered speed boats. Two especially were racing and the speed king of one I saw to be none other than Edward White, who was racing for Buffalo, against Bob Runkle. representing Detroit. The owner of the former boat was a wealthy banker, Olyn Hull, while the latter was owned by the successful business man, Karl Wheeler. A great crowd stood near by among which I recognized Arvella Elsass, Edmund Bailey and Lois Boyer, all prominent people attending the race. I did not get to see the finish but 1 judged that if the former raced as speedy a boat as he did in 25 there wouldn’t be much doubt as to the outcome. Now I was coming in sight of New York City and floating along among the skyscrapers. Down near Wall Street I saw a great many well known bankers and brokers two among which I recognized as my old friends. Russel Bayliff and Harry Thrush. I next saw the car of a multi-millionaire draw up to the curb. In it two ladies whom I saw were Leona Becker and Viola Engle. They were soon joined by the multimillionaire himself, Leona’s husband, no other than Myron Blumc. I then soared along till I reach'd a huge mansion on Riverside Drive which I learned to be the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Idle. Mrs. Idle formerly Augusta Abe, was entertaining for some of her friends and among her guests were two old friends also happily married, Kate Kreitzer and Helen Bailey. Next I sailed down Fifth Avenue and in the smart shop district coming through the famous Tiffany Jewelry Co. I was surprised to learn that Clay Moore was president of the company and even richer than Chester’s “Uncle Bim.” O =ZZ O dZZ o c Class Prophecy Continued Near by was an exclusive gown shop owned by Cleola Snyder and Gertrude Wenk. Two smartly dressed women happened in the shop to talk to their old friends and I saw them to be Katherine Foos and Helen Heinrich, now writing in New York City. As 1 floated along I came to a tall building through the window of which I saw an artist's studio and a crowd of people attending a tea given in honor of the celebrated painter. Walter Bailiff. 1 ;aw in the group around Mary Katherine Klipfel and Virginia Klipfel both married and among the four hundred of New York. Going swiftly onward with a changed course I came to Harvard College where I learned that the president of it was now Calvin Klsass. A lecturer, famous all over the world was now there, none other than Bailey Bush. Again I was wafted along and this time to the Harbor of New York City. There I saw on board an American liner a host of people. Circling around I discovered many of my old friends were sailing for different parts of the world. Mary Wintzer had inherited a huge fortune and together she and Frieda Swink were sailing around the world. T also observed Alta Shultz who intended to visit in Paris. Others on board were the United States ambassador to France. Irvin Tobias and ambassador to Great Britain, Darell Straker. The captain of this huge liner I saw to be Dewitt Miller. Among those that had just landed. I saw Goldie Ambos, Cora Brackney, Miriam Brackney and Eugene Buchanan. Next 1 was borne along till 1 came in sight of the city of Washington and up to the very capitol building itself. Just then I saw the President of the United States go into the building and to my astonishment I saw him to be Earl Kauffman. He was accompanied by the Secretary of State, Carl Frishie. Then my course completely changed and I was sailing rapidly west till 1 reached the city of St. Louis. I viewed below me a great hospital and among the proficient nurses I saw Carolyn Raberding and Dorothea Crusie. They wc e talking with a great surgeon. Cornell Copeland. Next I floated farther west and came to a great cattle ranch. One of the large ranches was owned by Walter McClure and another by Harold Kridler. Before long I had reached California and was delighted to again see more of my old friends at the place. The first place of interest I came to was Hollywood. There I saw a great many famous actors and actresses. A few of my old friends who had gained fame along that line were there. I saw Mary Barber as a famous comedian in a scene which would to be the rage when released. Howard Dardio was acting as director of the Paramount Picture Co. Lois Deigel was a great actress both on stage and screen. Another well known man about Hollywood was the playwright. Melville King, I approached Los Angeles just in time to hear of the brilliant success of the noted lawyer Dwight Kemper in the case of Opal Dill who had been swindled out of a huge fortune recently. 1 also saw that Charles Clay was now a noted scientist while Irvin Headapole had directed his efforts toward the field of invention where lie was hailed as a second Edison. Coming to a large flower garden with green houses adjoining I saw Yvonne Cannon. Mary Carter and Marie Craft had established a remarkable business. As I travelled swiftly on I saw that I was soaring over Florida. At Palm Beach and Miami where many prominent people were wintering, I saw Jeanette Emcrick, Kathryn Howell, Hilda Fitzpatrick and Evelyn Steiner. I also noticed a group of celebrates taking the vacation at the Beach among whom I glimpsed Almond Hittepolc. renowned violinist. Harold Harrison. OC DOC DOC DOC o =0 o V o 0 s 1 O 0 o 0 o M o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 JJ o === oc==DCC=== oc== 'l[]bC Retrospect = ocr oc===Do == o === o z:Q o 0 o 0 o 0 Class Prophecy Continued noted author, and the concert singer, Russel Fogt. I was also interested to know that the famous novelist, Alma Eckenweiler, and Alma Feil. the noted pianist were also staying at the resort while Lucy McClintock now a wife of a French Count had just arrived. I found myself floating gently above the beautiful hotel along the beach and saw among their guests, Bernice Gross. Leona Lanning. Eva Maxon and Ruth Metz. Then again I was sailing along through the air and this time toward the New England States. I found myself to be at some famous county club in Mass, and there I witnessed for a brief while an interesting tennis match between Dana Richardson and Ralph Roby, both as famous as Tilden and Johnston ever were. I also recognized other noted sportsmen and women at the golf links and saw them to be Mary Morris, Ruby Smith and Bernard Seitz. While watching these I noticed a huge dirigible floating far above me and I was at once propelled upward till I had a close view of the passenger cabins. Among the travelers I saw Floyd Ruck, Edith Ramga, Laurence McCormick, Earl Walker. Kathryn Walters and Dorothy Wentz. Going on I saw that I was coming to my native state of Ohio and was sailing into Columbus. I caught sight of O. S. U. and was more then surprised to see a number of teachers who were friends of mine. I saw Pauline Williams, instructor in mathematics, Alma Sealschot and Ilo Winget. teachers in History while Alice Sillin and Margarette Specs were teachers in Home Economics. Now I observed that I was swiftly flying above familiar ground and shortly came to my home town Wapakoneta. This time the magic carpet alighted softly on the ground and I was overjoyed to again be on terra firma while still happy in the thought of having seen all my classmates so well and happy. As I arose, the magic carpet which had so faithfully granted my request vanished. Things grew dim and gradually receded before my eyes, leaving me alone. And lo! I awoke! o S o o o o 0 o o 0 o :z o o o _ o Last Will and Testament o A w o 0 o o V o V o V ■ o o o V o V o V o o We, tlie Seniors of the Class of 1925 of the city of Wapakoneta in the county of Auglaize and the State of Ohio, being in sound mind and memory, do make, publish, and declare this our last WILL AND TESTAMENT, in the manner following that is to say: First. We do bequeath the dignity and honor of the Senior year to the Juniors. Second. We do bequeath the athletic positions held by Seniors to the Juniors. Third. We do bequeath our wisdom and prudence to the Freshmen. Fourth. We bequeath the sarcasm of Helen Bailey to Lottie Streight. Fifth. We bequeath the humor of Clay Moore to John Snyder. Sixth. We bequeath the brains of Calvin Elsass to Charles Brown. Seventh. We bequeath the smile of Melville King to Frances Moser on the condition that she use it always, even on test days. Eighth. We bequeath the height of Bob Runkle to Donald Foster. Ninth. We bequeath the truck of Ed White to the Junior fellows. Tenth. We bequeath the dimples of Mary Wintzer to Louise Fischer. Eleventh. We bequeath the numerous strands of beads of Mary Katherine Klipfcl to Violet Schwepe to be added to her already large collection. Twelfth. We bequeath the oratorcal ability of Earl Kauffman to Fred Berlin. Thirteenth. We bequeath Walter Bayliff’s talent as an artist to the art editor of ’26. Fourteenth. We bequeath the demureness of Lois Deigcl to Hazel Stuckman. Fifteenth. We bequeath the vanities of Doris Fischer to Mary Miller to “Keep that school girl complexion.” Sixteenth. We bequeath the laugh of Kate Kreitzer to Evelyn Underwood, to be used daily. Seventeenth. We confide the care of the affairs of Blume High School to the Seniors of ’26 so long as their behavior is such as to warrant this trust. Lastly we hereby appoint Arthur Klipfel executor of this our last WILL AND TESTAMENT: hereby revoking all former wills by us made. In Witness Whereof, we have hereunto subscribed our name the sixteenth day of April in the year Nineteen Hundred and twenty-five. SENIORS OF ’25. o =0 o .0 o A 0 A 1 8 o A •J o 0 o 0 o 0 o A y o 0 o o A o 0 o A oc We. whose names are hereto subscribed. DO CERTIFY that on the day of April 16, 1925 the testators above named, subscribed their names to this instrument in our presence and in the presence of each of us. and at the same time, in our presence and hearing, declared the same to be their last WILL AND TESTAMENT. and requested us and each of us. to sign our names thereto as witnesses to the execution thereof, which we herein- do in the presence of the testators and of each other on the day of the date of the said WILL, and write opposite our names our respective places of residence. T. M. DeNUTT RESIDING AT PEANUT GROVE A. MUTT RESIDING AT DUMBELLE TERRACE O o ✓ o 0 o )OC DOC DOC doc: oJ) o 3oc=3oc=doc= c = c = The Retrospect «C= 0 = 0 = 0 o ° D o 0 Junior Officers 0 President ..... Vice President Secretary ..... Treasurer...... Arthur Klipfel ...Lucile Zint ...Cora Kolter ...Fred Berlin o o 0 0 o o (Lo DCd'DDCC o =r Junior Poem Junior Class Poem—Copy O. Xext year, when things look gloomy And your chances sorta slim; With exams growing harder And the prospects awful grim; And perplexities keep on press.ng Till all hope is nearly gone— Just smile and grit your teeth And keep on “keeping on”. —E. S. Junior Roll Margarete Ague Ferd Gross Doris Belcher Pearl Gross Fred Berlin Richard Gutmann Edwin Blackburn Clyde Harrod Genevieve Blankenbaker Hazel Harshbarger Alma Brading Dean Hartman Irvin Brautigan Marie Headapohl Robert Brewer Helen Heisler Raymond Brorein Hilda Hibner Roy Buchanan Joseph Horn Helene Burden Evelyn Howell Marie Elizabeth Burke Evon Huebncr Harold Christler Golda Huff Hazel Clingerman James Kettering Margaret Comer Arthur Klipfel Norma Cornell Rudolph Koenig Wesley Crow Cora Kolter Vida Darst Florence Kreitzer Charles Dawson Goldia Krites Iona Delong Earl Link James Doty Rose Liokumovitz Amelia Elsass Ruby Long Elton Elsass Alycc Lusk Sophia Emerson Lc Dona Lynch Paul Fisher Opal Lytle Dona Fite Belle Marker Lucile Foster Francis Marshal Lucile Frazier Helen Martin Leland Gephart Alberta Me A tec Anita Green Carl McNamc Henry Green Marie Moeller Harold Musser Cecil Pfaff Mildred Phillips llo Ramga Lenora Reineke Carl Roberts Helen Ruck Marjorie Schminkc Raymond Schneider Violet Schwepe Claire Scott Florence Seitz Marcella Shockey Mary Slonaker Gertrude Smallenberger Mabel Smart Lehetta Smith Paul Steva Verdin Stuckey Richard Tangeman Evelyn Underwood Nelson Underwood Mary Walter Elmer Weber Norma Wentz Harry Whetstone Regina Yinger Lucille Zint toe DOC 30C DOC DOC DOC DOC DOC DOC DOC DOC j) Junior Class History Friends, teachers, classmates, lend me your ears; 1 come to tell of the class of '26, of its work. The mischief a class commits soon fades; Their accomplishments oft live forever; So let it be with our class. The other classes Have told you they were ambitious: If it were so, we are much more ambitious; And grieviously shall they answer for it. Now, under leave of Mr. Nardin and the rest, For Mr. Nardin is an honorable teacher So are they all, all honorable teachers,— Come I to speak in behalf of the Junior class. We are friends, faithful and just to everyone But the other classes say they too are brilliant; And they also have honorable students. We have done memorable deeds for Blume Hi, Which shall make her endless renown : Did not this of us seem ambitious? When for players the teams have called, we have answered ; In literary and musical activities, we again responded. And as all other classes strive for fame So shall we strive toward that end. You all did see that on estimable places Our class is high among the rest. Did not these achievements require effort? But we are an honorable class; And, sure they are all honorable classes. I speak not to disprove what others have said. But here I am to speak what T do know. You shall all honor us sometime, not without cause. What cause withholds you now from recognizing us? O, judgment! bear with our class That men may see our attainments, listen to me Our hearts are bound to Blume High And there shall pause till we are gone. —NORMA CORNELL c 0 o o V o o oc= .T!ie Retrospect = OOC=DOC=DOC= OC= OCjj o o o o o o v o V o ■ : V O V o o V o o o ---- rw o o Qc QC IZI 0 ____ OdHI OCIIZI OCZZZI 0 - — Q O o o o o o o o o 0 o o 0 o o 0 o o — o --------------------- o Tie Retrospect - o ■ cu. o —jj SOPHOMORES oc DOC DOC J =D Martha Abbott d i.tc .vgciioi oad iviidiene Archer .wartha Aimlerhaar j ames bachman l eioert beckei rorest beech Velma beery l orcbt Bilger l ain boesel i � ary bo.veriock i res.sie bowman V alter Brautigan Gertrude Brorcin Charles brown Mary A. Bucks Lora burgoon Helen Burke Winfred Campbell Althea Cannon Roy Christler Dorothy Coil Joseph DeLawder Alice Eckcnweilcr Leona Eckenweiler Roger Elsass Francis Emerson Marion Erb La Vera Fiel Lois Kessler Bernard Fisher Louise Fisher Harold Fogt Geraldine Freyer Lucille Gehrlich Florence George Mary Goeke Doyl Hahn Ernest Harrison George Heffner Sophomore Poem Sophomore Class Poem—Copy Q. Oh, Sophomores, you are mighty With a vim to win all strife And you arc always ready To make the best of life. We extend to you success In your stay at Blume High School And hope that you may always Stand by the Golden Rule. —V. E. Sophomore; Roll Lcrothy Heii .wary in.. Meml Carl liemmeri Kicnard Hengstler liaroid Heslet aveicne Howell 1 orest Hunter Clayton Kantner Opal Katter Nelson Keyscr Helen Klopfenstein Wilbert Knerr Horothy Koch George H. Koch Arthur Kohn Annabelle Kreitzer Carl Kreiger Oliver Kuck Lucile Kurtz Glenn Lanning Mary Lusk Opal Lynch Winona Lynch Leah Malston Lola Marker Dorothy Martin Mary Mason William Mault Charles Mayer Orvel McCray Cora Metz Cordelia Metz Wilma Metz Cletus Metzger i Donna Miller Marjorie Miller Mary Miller Lola Milliette ; Kathryn Myers 1 lorencc Presar Bertha Ramga Harold Ridenour Mabel Rinehart Sarra Ritchie Gretchen Rohrbacher Aubrey Romshe Hoy land Rosterfei La Vera Ruck Myrtle Ruck Harold Scherer Howard Schnell Fred Schuler Herbert Schuler Marie Schuler Lura Schumann Barbara Seaman Eunice Shappell Loren Shaw Virgil Sheiplinc Bertha Smith Marion Smith John Snyder Helen Stanton Harold Steiner Ruth Stout LaRue Stroh Martha Veit Thurlow Weber Adelia Wchner Lester Weimert Florence Werner Theodore Wheeler Adrian Whetstone Ogreta Wincmiller Anna Wintzer 'Charles Wisener Grandon Wolfe Q=c DOC DOC DOC O , =9 o Sophomore Class History •oc A Station B. H. S. Situated at Wapakoneta. Ohio Sophomore Class of ’25 broadcasting. We announce with pleasure to our patrons and the listening public in general, that in passing the second mile-stone in our High School life, though confronted with many perplexing problems, we have ever striven to add fame and honor to our Alma Mater. Having passed through the freshmen spring and the sophomore summer, with much pleasure to ourselves, and we hope with some credit to Blumc High, we feel quite capable of coping with the future rigors of the junior fall and senior winter. Then when Life’s lessons have all been learned and winter truly comes, our school days, and the pleasant associations with instructors of such high ideals will ever be a golden memory. Station B. H. S. Sophomore Class signing off. Please stand by till September 15, 1925. —DONNA MILLER D o 0 0 : od T o kJ r )OC o 0 0 Freshman Poem I saw a tree not long ago And an apple emerald green The apple has grown and developed so That the green no more is seen. In its place is a rosy, rosy red With stripes of yellow and white. The apple is mellow, firm and good. It seems to have changed over-nght. You boys and girl:—I have likened to That apple emerald green So—you have changed and developed too— I’ll show you just what I mean. You were new to the life of B. H. S. That accounts for inexperience too You have studied and worked so hard • ince then That I know you never felt blrc. Your Sophomore year is near at hand That accounts for the rosy red. You had the will and desire to do You made good use of your head. Those stripes of yellow and white—you see Just stand for the friends you make The activities you enjoy And the opportunities you take. I know the future will bring success You have shown us that this year Let’s hope it will also bring happiness And a prosperous—well chosen career. —E. S. o 0 0 L oc= cc c = The - n ----- o ------------ o — o o 0 o o o Freshman Class History Clap! Clap! Clap! thundered the hands of the Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors as the Freshmen entered the assembly hall the first day. “A bad beginning makes a good ending,” and the Freshmen class of '25 proved to be no exception to this rule. We did everything within our power to make this class a success and we are proud of the results of our efforts. We became such an important factor in the glee clubs, band, orchestra, and the different social organizations of the school that they would feel our loss poignantly should we withdraw. We played also, no small part in athletics, including basket ball, football and track. If we make a success of our next three years, as we have of our first year, we shall be sure to bring honor to Blume High School and leave with our colors flying. —ESTER LIOKUMOVITZ o o o A o o ✓ o o A Freshman Roll u o 0 o v o 0 o N V o 0 o 0 o 0 Marjorie Albright Judson Anspaugh Mary Beer Paul Bice Frank Billiger Levon Hitler Gerald Bobb Madeline Holtz Homer Bawman Robert Bawman Gladys Hrentlinger Erma Brawn Jessie Brawn Howard Brunn John Burke Winifred Campbell John Conkle Richard Cook Richard Copeland Gerald Cavert Mary Craig Carl Crist Russel Croft Hazel Crow Maurice Culp Harley DeLong Gerald DeVorc T'ugene Dili Margaret Dobic Harold Doering Russel Dreslfer Ned Davis Floyd Dawson Goldie DeLong Marcellus Emerick Alvina Fisher Donald Foster John Frische Mabel Geib Eleota Gibson Vera Gibson Wilson Griesinger Frieda Gross Lester Gross Robert Gutmann Oliver Hager Fanchion Hamilton Kathryn Haugen Dorothea Horner Stanley Heffner Marie Heinrich Louclla Helminger Margaret Heslet Erma Hibner Edna Hines Carvel Hittepolc Herschel Horn Homer Hause Ernest Howell Cameo Hurlburt Koneta Kaeck Donna Kantncr Clara Katterheinrich Helen Kerst Florence Koch Leslie Koch Harriet Koenig Robert Koenig Georgie Line Pauline Langhorsl Grace Line Ester Liokumovitz Treva Long Pauline Lanning John Lotridgc Bernard Lucas Harland Luntz Evon McClintock Bernard McCormick Iris McMannamy Delmer M iej John Mengis Harold Metz Frederick Moothart Ruth Morey Frances Moser Mildred Nance Florence Nuss Zenith Nuss Dorothy Opperman Audrey Parish Dorothy Pitthairi Mildred Place Corinne Prcsar Eunice Ramga Eva Ramga George Ramga Walter Ramsey Alice Rapp Alma Rein eke Edward Reineke James Roberts I'ranklin Romsche Viola Ruck Wilbur Schaffer Pearl Schlenker Cleola Schnell Walter Schultz Genevieve Searl Adrian Shappcl I-lore nee Smith Gerald Smith I.eland Smith 1 cona Smith Steven Spees Virgil Spees Vondale Sphar Irene Steinkc Roland Staht Mary Striker Lottie Streight Hazel Stuckman Edith Swink William Swink Robert Tangeman Grace Tieben James Tobias Mildred Waldman Mary Weidmcr Ralph White Robert Williams Harold Winemiller Helen Winget Loretta Wolaver Orval Zivieberl Franklin Zimmerman Marcella Zerkel O o o o o o o o o o o o ocz= o --- od= ocrT ocnzDoc •+ - «■ , v't - -tv ,-t'.' ...,-d r r. r;'- iSite3 £. v V v - The Charm School o 0 s � o 0 This play was chosen for the class play and was successfully given at the Brown Theater. It is a three act comedy and is full of many amusing incidents, and entanglements. The plot: Austin Bevan inherits a girls’ school immediately after he has been refused by his lady love in a most uncharming manner. This fact causes him to decide that all girls should be taught to be charming: to this end he assumes the principalship of the school, much to the delight of the girls and the dismay of Miss Hays, the acting principal. Homer Johns does not believe that Austin should be principal so he makes a bargain, with Austin that if any of the girls fall in love with him he will forfeit the school. Austin succeeds in his aim to make girls charming, but one of the girls, Elisc Bencdotti, succeeds in charming him. He undergoes many trials and harrowing experiences which lead him to give up the school and take the girl. O o S o N s o 0 o 0 o 0 THE CAST Ethel Spelvin Alix Mercier Lillian Stafford Helen Heinrich Madge Kent Pauline Williams Charlotte Gray fcanette Emrick Dotsie Austin Bevan Robert Runkle David MacKenzic George Boyd Jim Simpkins Tim Simpkins Elise Bencdotti Miss Hays Miss Curtis Sally Boyd Muriel Doughty O s o o V o o o 0 o 0 o V m cc J )0Q u O 3 o A V o The Staff Play o 0 o o V o n o 0 o 5 0 3 Heirs at Law. a very clever comedy, was successfully given, under the supervision of Miss Sloan by the Retrospect staff at the Brown Theater. February 25 and 26. It was repeated at Uniopolis March 14. The plot is as follows: Ignorant of the terms of his grandfather’s will Richard Doane. a young broker, has just married. Later he discovers that the inheritance is conditional—that is. the heirs (his uncle and he) must remain single until after the codicil is read. Richard's wife Gertrude, her sister. Phoebe Rockwood: and their mother, Mrs. Rockwood. have been on an extended trip. During their absence. Richard is forced into action by a telegram to the effect that his uncle will arrive that day. Believing his uncle,, to be single he fears that, should his own marriage become known, he will lose all chance of sharing the estate. Liebert Lloyd, a lawyer friend, offers a solution —concealment of the marriage. Lloyd thinks this will be easy because the family is away. But on the arrival of the uncle. General Lindsay Doane, the maid, Meta, unwittingly exposes the situation. Scarcely has this blunder been smoothed over when behold! the family. Undaunted. Richard persuades his mother-in-law to play landlady and thus keep secret the marriage. Everything goes well till appears I rixie Muerette with the startling announcement that she is Mrs. Doane. As the plot unravels she proves to be the wife of General Lindsay. So the two heirs are still on equal footing. The codicil is read. It provides that the entire estate should be left to the British Home for bachelors. THE CAST Richard Doane, a young broker ......................Charles Kolter Liebert Lloyd, a young lawyer ......................Earl Kauffman Meta, the new maid ..................................Leona Becker Gen Lindsay Doane ................;...................Bailey Bush Mrs. Rockwood. a widow ............................. Mary Wintzer Gertrude Doane, Dick’s wife ..........................Mary Barber Phoebe Rockwood, Gertrude’s sister .............. Virginia Klipfel Trixie Flucrcttc, an actress .....................Kathryn Kreitzer V O s 0 o 3 O A. V o 3 O A. V o 0 :z o oc DOC DOC DOC 3 OOC U o DOC DOC0 o o v o v o 0 o 0 o ■ o 0 o V o o o s o H o o V o G Girl’s Glee Club Officers President .................................................................Lucille Zint Vice President ...........................................................Frieda Swink Secretary and Treasurer ..................................................Helen Martin One of the recognized organizations of Blume High School is the Girl’s Glee Club. It is under the able supervision of Miss Grace Mytinger. who has been its director since its origin. Miss Mytinger has given the work of the Glee Club her undivided attention. and with the cooperation of the girls has made it a great success. For the past several years tryouts have been held at the beginning of the year to select the material for the Glee Club. Very good work has been done this year, even better than in previous years. The girls have appeared both in public and before the student body. The Glee Club entered the Interscholastic High School music contest (Eisteddfod) which was held in Findlay in April. It will be remembered that the Girl’s trio, composed of girls from the glee club, received first prize at the Eistoddfod last year. MEMBERS Alice Agcnbroad Evon Hibner A let ha Ritchie Marjorie Albright Cameo Hurlburt Florence Seitz Mary Barber Alice Eckenweiler Marjorie Schminke Leona Becker Koneta Kaeck Cleola Schnell Mary Beer Clara Katterheinrich Marcelle Schockcy Gladys Brentlinger Helen Kerst Cleola Snvder Jessie Brom Pauline Langhorst Barbara Seaman Althea Cannon Opal Lyttle Gncvievc Searlc Hazel Crow Iris McManamy Lottie Streight Opal Dill Evon McClintock Mamie Swartz Sophia Emerson Lucy McClintock Claire Scott Viola Engel Dorothy Martin Edith Swink Lois Fessler Helen Martin Frieda Swink Hilda Fitzpatrick Marv Elizabeth Mason Grace Tiben Kathryn Foos Cordelia Metz VonDale Snahr Lucile Frazier Wilma Metz Hazel Stuckman Leota Gibson ariorie Miller LaRue Stroh Vera Gibson Frances Moser Pauline Williams Bernice Gross Harriet Koenig Mildred Waldman Fanchon Hamilton Donna Kantner Anna Wintzer Dorothea Harner Mildred Nance Helen Winget Margaret Heslct Audrey Parish Loretta Walavcr Kathryn Hangen Bertha Ramga Lucile Zint n ----------------- o - 0 T 0 _11 Q __ 0 ZZ 0 Z30 -- Q --- Q NX 2 i O 0 o 0 0 2 w 1 o [I o D O (p oc DOC DOC DCC DOC coo: DOC DOC DOC doc: 0 Boy’s Glee Club o The Hoy's Glee Club is one of the most outstanding of Blunie Hi's student activ-J ities. Last year Miss Grace Mytinger first started to work on a Hoy's Glee Club. The organization flourished from the very beginning and enjoyed immediate popularity. Miss Mytinger has worked very hard to make the glee club a success and it is through her efforts that it has established such a splendid reputation. OThe boys have sung at various local entertainments and they were contestants in the glee club Eisteddfod for high schools which was held at Findlay in April. At the beginning of the year the Glee Club reorganized for the winter. They elected the O following officers to administer their affairs: President. Russel Hayliff: Vice President, Carl Frische; Secretary and Treasurer. Rudolph Koenig. MEMBERS ✓ 2 o o M o s o o 0 o 5 L„ Russel Hayliff Walter Hayliff Fred Berlin Gerald Bobb Robert Brewer Eugene Buchanan Bailey Bush Irwin Brautigan Charles Clay Harold Christler John Conkle Richard Copeland Gerald Covert Carl Frische Leland Gephart Harold Heslet Richard Hengstler Irvin Headapohl Olyn Hull Rudolph Koenig Glenn Tanning Orville McCray Walter McClure DeWitt Miller Fredrick Moot hart Carl Roberts Franklin Romshe Harold Scherer Wilbur Schaeffer Tbnrlow Weber William Swink Herbert Schuler Robert Tangeman ----- Q ----- Qc cu O O N (poc DOC DOC DCC— CC DOC DOC o z D 0 o 0 n o fl u o o The Girls Reserve Friendship Club President .......................................Mary Wintzer Vice President .............................................Cora Kolter Secretary .................................................LaRue Stroll Treasurer ..............................Genevieve Blankcnbaker O 0 0 ! 1 v o 0 o o 0 V o 0 o 0 o V o fl 0 1 o fl 2 Tlie Girls Reserve Friendship Club, as organized in Blume High School, holds its membership open to all those who desire to observe its pledge. It comprises at present thirty-five girls, representing all four classes. It has felt the need for a closer relationship between under and upper classmen. Hence, to introduce the freshmen girls to its organization, the Girls Reserve on October 2. 1924 entertained them at a Wiener Roast at Violet Valley. It has also felt the need of affiliating home and school interests in such a way that mothers will share in school activities; so the Girls Reserve were hostesses at a Christmas party given to ac(iuaint the mothers with the Club. The purpose of this organization is to promote a spirit of good fellowship among all the girls of our school: to stimulate a sympathetic interest in the people and the problems of the world; to inspire clean, healthful living: and to foster a religion that expresses itself in straight forward conduct and in helpful relationships with other people. MEMBERS Mary Cocke Anna Wintzer Winona Lynch Cora Kolter Helen Martin Genevieve Blankcnbaker Marjorie Schminke T ''nna Becker Viola F.ngel Violet Schwepe T ucile Zint Onnl Katter Varv Kathryn Heinl Kathryn Foos Mprv Elizabeth Mason auline Williams o-e Liokumovitz T a Rue Stroll Dorothy Martin Alta Schultz Mabel Rinehart Martha Veit Esther Liokumovitz Kathryn Han gen Cameo Hurlburt Louise Fisher Evelyn Underwood Evon Hnbner Helen Winget Lottie Strcight Frances Moser Eatichon Hamilton Members but not pledged. Mildred Waldman Margaret Heslct Dorotbv Harncr Mice Agenbroad Alice Erkenweiler Edith Swink Tris McMannamy o o o 2 if O fl 2 o o o t oc OC=DQ = Q DDQC DO DO - OC Q -- Q C o 0 o 0 The Blume Hi-Y Club OFFICERS President ............................................................. Bailey Bush Vice President .........................................................Arthur Klipfcl Secretary ...........................................................Harold Christler Advisor ........................................................Mr. Harold Edmonds The organization of the Hi-Y Club took place in Blume High School in January. 1924. At the time of its organization it was composed of ten members. This year we have an enrollment of 21. The membership of the club is not exclusive but every member must be willing to take as his purpose “to create, maintain, and extend throughout the school and community high standards of Christian character” and take his stand on the Hi-Y Platform namely Clean Speech. Clean Living. Clean Sportmanship and Clean Scholarship. Our club would not have been sych a success had it not been for the splendid advice and leadership of Mr. Edmonds. He was always very eager to see the club prosper and ever willing to lend a helping hand and give a bit of advice for our activities whenever it was in his power to do so. The Hi-Y is a new organization in Blume High School but it is not so new in other parts of Ohio. There are at present about 150 clubs in the state. The first Hi-Y club was organized in the United States in 1870. Every club is affiliated with State, National and International organizations. We hope next year and in years to come that the Blume Hi-Y Club may be better known and we hope that it will be able to do some good work in Blume High School. MEMBERS Earl Kauffman Eugene Buchanan Carl Frischc Harold Hcslct Delbert Becker Paul Boesel Richard Tangeman Charles Brown lames Doty Bailey Bush Arthur Klipfel Harold Christler Forest Hunter George Heffner Tames Kettering Dean Hartman Fred Berlin Carl Roberts John Snyder Darred Straker Robert Slusher 0 o V o 0 o 0 o N o o 0 0 t 1 The Orchestra The High School Orchestra, during the past year, has certainly been a very able and enthusiastic organization. Under the efficient directorship of Miss Mytinger this group not only furnished music for all school affairs but several times they were called upon by outside clubs and individuals to produce that music which has given both themselves and Blume High School great credit. Much praise has been bestowed on them by both school and community showing that they have greatly appreciated the High School orchestra. The members arc: FIRST VIOLIN’: Alice Agenbroad, Cora Kolter, Alma Eckcnweiler, Dorothy Martin, Frieda Swink, Florence Werner, Lucile Zint. SECOND VIOLIN: John Frische, Kathryn Howell, George Koch, Marjorie Miller, Francis Moser, Frederick Moothart, Catherine Myers, Hazel Stuckman. Helen Winget. CORNET: Gerald Bobb, Harold Christlcr. Rudolph Koenig. CLARINET: Carl Frische, Carl Roberts, John Werner. SAXAPHONE: Wilbur Schaffer. Mary Barber. TROMBONE: Bailey Bush, Harold Heslet. DRUMS: Verdun Stuckey, Robert Brewer. PIANO: Robert Tangcman O 0 o M o o ; V o 0 o o N N 2 o o o o —— n ----------------- n r n n - n j) The Band o o 0 o y O o 0 o 0 o 0 o ! o 0 to oc At various athletic contests about the only way the onlookers can help win the game is to encourage the players to do their best. There are many ways of doing this—by yells, songs, and by a band. A band is a great thing on a football field. It leads the snake dances and helps the songs along. It iitstills new pep into everyone. We are glad to say that Blume Hi has organized a band. It made its appearance at two football games last fall and produced some real band music. Miss Mytinger deserves much credit for getting the band started and keeping it going. We hope that the time is now near when Blume Hi will not be complete without a band. O o o Bailey Bush ....... Harold Heslet ..... Carl Frische ...... Gerald Bobb ....... Harold Christler .. Rudolph Koenig .... Verdun Stuckey .... Robert Brewer ..... Arlin Schmidt ..... Lucilc Zint ........ Carl Roberts ...... John Werner ....... Raymond Schneider Mary Barber ....... Wilbur Schaeffer ... Howard Andcrman Burke Eldor Kolter Andrew Zink ....... Macklin Vossler ... Roger Stcinecker .... Russel Bayilff .... OC MEMBERS ....T rombono ..T rombone .....Clarinet ......Cornet ......Cornet ......Cornet ......Drums ......Drums ......Drums ........Alto ....Clarinet ....Clarinet ......Cornet ....Saxaphone ....Saxaphone ....Clarinet ...Saxaphone ....Clarinet ....Clarinet ......Cornet Drum-Major O 0 o o o 0 o 0 DOC DOC 0 = 0 r 0 ZZZDC ZZZD0 Z T 0CT ! 0 ! 0 TZ l 0 ,CD The Home Economics Club The Home Economics Club was reorganized in the month of October. At this meeting the girls elected the following officers: Sophia Emerson ...............................................President Leona Becker ............................................Vice President Florence George ..............................................Secretary Louise F'isher .................................... ..........Treasurer Every two weeks, the club served hot lunches to the club members and to the faculty. At these meetings the girls discussed health and its problems, and enjoyed music and readings. Three parties have been given at which everyone had a splendid time. With the cooperation of our Home Economics teachers. Miss Jones and Miss Dempsey, the club has proved to be a complete success. MEMBERS Mary Lusk Martha Abbott Hilda Fitzpatrick Myrtle Ruck Helen Stanton Goldia Ambos Florence George Ogreta Wincmiller Lola Milliette Marie Moeller Lo’s Foyer Alma Reineke Xorma Cornell Mary Carter Lucilc Frazier Lois Fessler Sophia Emerson Corinne Fraser Cleola Schnell Caroline Raberding Leah Malston Doris Belcher La Vera Ruck La Dona Lynch Bernice Gross Mary Katherine Heinl Anna Wintzer Leona Becker Marie Headapohl Lucilc Kurtz Vera Cornell Florence Seitz Louise Fisher Lelah Marker Leheta Smith lta Shultz V Q= . o J) V O A o o o o o o 0 o The Blume High Ag. Club OFFICERS President ...................7....................Charles Clay Vice President ...............................Dana Richardson Secretary and Treasurer .....................Nelson Underwood The Agriculture Club of Blume High School was organized in the Spring of ’22 under the splendid supervision of Mr. Wiley. The purpose of the Club is to develop leadership; create fellowship; get the spirit of cooperation; and promote scientific agriculture. The Club meets monthly during the school year. The meetings arc open to any persons. To be a member of the Club it is necessary for the student to have completed one year’s work in Voc. Agriculture. The meetings are conducted by the members, with the assistance of Mr. Matz. These meetings consist of talks by leading men, and by members of the club, very interesting debates, stunts, games and refreshments. The Club has developed an Ag. Basket Ball Team in order to interest the boys in athletics. Father and Son Nights have been held to bring the fathers in closer touch with their sons. These meetings are held annually and have proved a great success. The Ag. Club picnic is also very well established now, and an annual event. MEMBERS OF BLUME HIGH AG. CLUB O O O O o o o o o o 0 o o James Bachman Edmund Bailey Forest Beech Irwin Brautigam Raymond Brorcin Wesle.v Crow Charles Dawson Floyd Dawson Carl Frische Henry Green Oliver Hager Irwin Headapohl Walter Hern Almond Hittcpolc Carval Ilittepolc Oliver Kuck Walter McClure William Metz John Miller Cecil Pfaff • Dana Richardson Franklin Romshe Floyd Ruck Marion Smith Harold Steiner Paul Steva Harry Thrush 0 o V o 0 V i. ,� O oc oc CC=ZDO o --------------------------------------------------------------- t Base Ball After a lapse of five years Blume High School has again turned its attention to baseball. In the spring of 1925. there seemed to be a desire on the part of many of the boys of the High School to participate in interscholastic baseball. A meeting was held and a schedule was arranged including such teams as Celina, Sidney, Huntsville, Waynesfield and Delphos. At the first practice nearly thirty boys were out. Those trying for the team and the student body as well, seemed intensely interested in the season’s outcome. The first game was played with Waynesfield at Koltcr Park. For seven innings, Keysor held Waynesfield down to one run, while the local boys were collecting thirteen. With more experience and a background of past seasons as a criterion, Blume High School should be able to put out a baseball team that is unable to be defeated. o o o nc n n t 4 o c ___ cc o o rz o U o oc The Retrospect =o o A 0 0 Foot Ball o o o v O 6 N o u o o o o o s o o o LIMA SOUTH VS. WAPAKONETA The first game of the season was played upon the home field with Lima South High as our opponents. These big huskies from up North expected an easy victory, and accordingly were very much disappointed when our boys, by brilliant and steady playing. allowed them but two touchdowns; these being made through the forward pass route and not by the ordinary method of bucking the line, which they had expected to use. Our line proved to be a stone wall upon the defense, and the many steady gains made by the backfield more than once brought the ball within the shadow of our opponent’s goal posts, only to be lost by some mischance of fortune. This was one of the best played games of the season and the 12 to 0 score gained for the boys deserved much credit and praise. LIMA CENTRAL VS. WAPAKONETA The second game of the season was also played upon the home field, Lima Central being chosen as the victims. The confidence gained by our boys during the Lima South game proved to be the undoing of the visitors. Captain Idle., aided by the remainder of the backfields, succeeded in cutting the Limaite’s line to shreds—the result being large gains through center, and long end runs executed almost at will. When the smoke cleared away at the end of the last quarter we were found to be holding the long end of a 27 to 0 score. VAN WERT VS. WAPAKONETA In this game Wapakoneta met with one of the biggest surprises of the season. Having in mind the close score with which we had been defeated at Van Wert, the preceding season, we were determined to turn the same trick upon them here, and by so doing even up the old score, and if possible add a little more to boot. In this we were sadly mistaken however. Van Wert proved to have one of the best High School teams she had ever produced, and this fact coupled with the poor playing of our own team, resulted in an overwhelming defeat. Our line was unable to withstand the savage attack made by their backfield, especially the knife like lunges of “Red Williams playing right hand for the visitors. At the end of the final quarter Van Wert was leading by a 25 to 7 score. ST. MARYS VS. WAPAKONETA In their game with St. Marys, Wapakoneta bumped into one of the strongest teams on their entire schedule. Our rivals from the Reservoir Town had succeeded in forming a combination which was almost impregnable to defeat. Although our team played a hard and a determined game, they were unable to accomplish anything against so strong a foe. The advantage of weight and experience held by the St. Marys outfit soon began to show upon our players and although they fought them to the last ditch, the odds held by St. Marys was too much for them, and we were consequently defeated by a 45 to 0 score. DELPHOS VS. WAPAKONETA The severe defeat handed us by St. Marys did not at all dampen our determination to win the Delphos game. With an entirely new line of plays we went into the game determined to do or die. Idle started the game with a beautiful fifty yard dash for a touchdown. This feat so demoralized our opponents that the remainder of the game was Wapakoneta’s throughout. Had it not been for several fumbles made by our team, owing to the muddy condition of the field, Delphos probably would not have scored, but as it was, the fumbles proved costly to Wapakoneta, as Delphos was able to turn three of them into touch- Q= , oc oc o o o o o o ✓s. o o 0 o 0 o o oc o oc o CP° o CZ OdDO o 0 o o o o o o o o o V o o 0 o o o Foot Ball downs. Wapakoneta succeeded in registering six touchdowns throughout the game, the score at the end of the final quarter being Wapakoneta 36 and Delphos 18. SIDNEY VS. WAPAKONETA Our decisive victory over Delphos injected a lot of new spirit and pep into the boys, and we journeyed over to Sidney with high hopes and visions of bringing home the bacon. At the beginning of the game it looked as if this would surely be the case, as our team started out with several nice gains through the Sidney line. These hopes soon vanished, however, when Sidney uncorked a series of plays which could not be equaled in brilliance and strategy. This bewilderment of triple passes, fake bucks, and fake runs so dazzled our team, that by the time they had regained their balance it was too late to overcome the large lead held by Sidney, the final score being Sidney 27, Wapakoneta 0. ST. MARYS VS. WAPAKONETA Our second game with St. Marys turned out even more disastrously than the first. St. Marys was unable at first to pierce the strong defense put up by our players, while several nice gains made by our own backfield encouraged us to believe that perhaps this game would be different. In this game as in the first, however,, the advantage of weight held by the St. Marys team again proved too much for us, and after holding them scoreless through out the first quarter, the team weakened allowing the visitors to score almost at will. Captain Idle was the outstanding player. Although he was unable to get away for any touchdowns, he succeeded in making consistent gains through the St. Marys defense, and his smashing tackles will long be remembered by the St. Marys players. The final score was St. Marys 49, Wapakoneta 0. DELPHOS VS. WAPAKONETA The last game of the season was played Thanksgiving morning with Delphos high, upon the home field. The thermometer on this eventful day registered just 12 degrees above zero, and the snap and pep which it instilled in the boys could be equalled only by the weather itself. However, we were unable to break up the Delphos defense as easily as we had expected, with the result that the score was not nearly so high as it should have been. After losing the ball several times on fumbles in the earlier part of the game, Idle finally broke away for a 45 yard run and the first touchdown of the game. This run paved the way for other touchdowns, and by the time the final whistle blew, we succeeded in slipping across two more markers making the final score—Wapakoneta 18, Delphos 0. V o SCORE V O ✓s. u o 0 o Oz oc= oc Lima South 12 Lima Central .... 0 Van Wert 25 Delphos 18 St. Marys 45 Sidney 27 St. Marys 49 Delphos 0 Total 176 Wapakoneta............. 0 Wapakoneta ............27 Wapakoneta ............ 7 Wapakoneta ............36 Wapakoneta ............ 0 Wapakoneta............. 0 Wapakoneta............. 0 Wapakoneta ............18 Total ................88 ---- ru--- or r QCrr73QCZZZ 0 ---------- OC 0 Boys Basket Ball Team o o o o o o 0 2 v o BLUME HIGH VS. ROCKFORD, January 2 The season was opened with Rockford High upon the floor, 'flic first half was featured by close guarding upon both sides, which resulted in neither team’s being able to gain a very great advantage. During the second half however, Blume High developed an offense that proved more successful, and from this time on they completely outplayed their opponents. Blume led the attack ably backed by the rest of his mates, and the score which they piled up easily put the fcame on ice. At the end of the final quarter we were found to be in the bad 22 to 8. ELUME HIGH VS. CELINA January 9 In this game we were handicapped by the illness cf Prrnn. Nevertheless the boys put up a hard and scrappy fight, and were able to score more points than Celina, during the third quarter. However the lead which Celina had gained earlier in the game was too great to be overcome. We were still ten points behind when the final whistle blew w.th a score of 21 to 11. BLUME HIGH VS. SIDNEY January 16 This was one of the best games of the season, and incidentally, one of the hardest games to lose. Just when we had the highest hopes of winning, the whistle blew, giving the victory to Sidney by a bare two point margin 18 to 16. BLUME HIGH VS. WAYNESFIELD January 23 This was the first game played on the home floor. We had expected an easy victory and were very much surprised when the Wavnesfield boys put up a game which several times threatened to make our first game at home turn out a failure. For once Dame Fortune smiled upon us and we were able in the last few minutes of play to make a basket, which won the game—18 to 16. BLUME HIGH VS. ST MA VS January 30 0 o o 0 0 1 [ i o 0 Our defeat of Waynesfield in the previous game had left us very much determined to turn the same trick on St. Marys. At the first of the game we plaved on even ter with the visitors scoring point for point and doing good work on both offence and defense. But superior weight and experience soon began to tell on our players and although they played hard up to the last minute, the odds were aga:nst them. Our rivals annexed another victory—26 to 13. BLUME HIGH VS. WAYNFSFIELD February 6 The old saying, “Lightning never strikes twice in the same place. failed to hold true in our game at Waynesfield, February 6. In the first half it looked as though we would win. as the boys walked away, from the start, with a six point lead. During the second half, for some unforeseen reason, the team slowed up to the extent that Waynesfield was able to step around us for several baskets. The score was Waynesfield 16: Wapakoneta 11. BLUME HIGH VS. ROCKFORD February 13 Our second game with Rockford, on the home floor, turned out to be one of our most decisive victories. The boys were in splendid physical condition, and the harmony with which the team worked, coupled with perfection in basket shooting, completely outclassed the visitors and gained an easy victory for the school. The score: Wapakoneta 24: Rockford 10. 0— n ----------- - n --- o ------------ o 3Q Q ---- Q = Q ZIZ OC O o o o ✓ o v o v o 0 O 0 o V o o o o N o 0 o o 0 oc DOC DO o (L c BLUME HIGH VS. NEW KNOXVILLE February 20 Our decisive victory over Rockford put us in high spirits for the New Knoxville game. As is usually the case when over-confidence gets the better of our common sense, the boys did not play their best game. Brunn was the high scorer in this game, making 10 of the total 22 points registered by the team. The score: VVapakoneta 22: New Knoxville 21. BLUME HIGH VS. LIMA CENTRAL February 27 I here is not much to say about this game. It happened to be played on the same evening on which the finals of the sectional basket ball tournament were held in Lima. Although our boys did not participate in the tournament, they were forced to play before the large crowd that had gathered to witness the tournament finals. This case of stage fright prevented the team from playing with it’s usual force and resulted in our finishing on the short end of a 25 to 10 score. THE WAYNESFIELD TOURNAMENT February 23 At the Waynesfield tournament, as luck would have it. we drew our old rival. St. Marys, as our opponent, and the resulting game proved to be one of the best of the occasion. All of the boys went into the game with the do or die” spirit, and although they did not succeed in winning, they are to be complimented upon the hard and steady fight which they put up against so strong a rival. It was impossible to pick the winner until the final whistle had blown, with the score: 13 to 9 in favor of St. Marys. BLUME HIGH VS. SIDNEY March 13 We were all rather skeptical of the outcome of this game. Tt was one of the roughest of the season. Both teams resorted to a battle royal style of playing, in which football tactics were used to good advantage. After staying almost even throughout the greater part of the game. Blume Hi. in the last five minutes, forged ahead and were five points in the lead when the whistle blew. Score: Blume High 23: Sidney 18. BLUME HIGH VS. ST. MARYS March 20 On this day. the team, hopeful for revenge, with over one hundred rooters, traveled over to the reservoir town. Again we could not shake off the old jinx and although every member of the team played a hard and determined game. St. Marys was left to gloat over another victory. Score: St. Marys 24: Wapakoneta 12. BLUME HIGH VS. NEW KNOXVILLE March 27 The season was finished in fine style by defeating New Knoxvtile. 18 to 13. This was perhaps the most interesting game of the season, owing to the spectacular way in which the team pulled through the last five minutes of the game. Blume and Idle deserve much credit as it was greatly through their efforts that the team succeeded in scoring the winning points. Moore and Tangcman. whose performances at guard this season have been of the highest type, also deserve much credit for the victory. 0 rO o n u o o :z o ___ oc... , o mzpoc oc:; oc OCZDOCDDO o J rp° Girls Basket Ball Team ROCKFORD VS. WAPAKONETA January 2. 1925 The Blume High girls were downed at Rockford by a score of 11 to 5. This defeat was largely due to the fact that the girls were compelled to play Modified Boys’ Rules. Both teams played hard and fast, making the game interesting as well as exciting throughout. ROCKFORD VS. WAPAKONETA January 16, 1925 January 16. the Rockford team journeyed to Wapakoneta confident that they would be victorious over Blume High for the second time this season. But Do! crushing and humiliating was the surprise that met them. The Blume High Girls had practiced faithfully during the few weeks separating these two games and as a result Rockford was defeated by the excellent playing of every member of the team, to the tune of 14 to 1. WAYNESFIELD VS. WAPAKONETA After our glorious victory over Rockford we went to Waynesfield almost confident that we would win. We do not wish to have it said that we are poor losers, but we believe that with a change of referees the score would not have been 5 to 10, a defeat for Blume High. HAMLER VS. WAPAKONETA January 30. 1925 During the first half of the game. Hamler out-plaved Blume High and succeeded in piling up their score far above Blume High’s. Our girls suddenly found great strength which broke up Hamler’s brilliant playing. But our strength came too late, the final score being, Hamler 27. Wapakoneta 8. SENIOR GIRLS VS. UNDERCLASSMEN February 6? 1925 From the time the ball went up at center until the whistle blew at the end of the game, both teams showed exceptionally good playing. The score seesawed back and forth throughout the game. The ability to pass and make baskets was shown bv members of both teams. At the end of the game the score stood Underclassmen 17. Senior Girls 14. ST. MARYS VS. WAPAKONETA February 20. 1925 Along with the St. Marys girls came disappointment for the Blume High girls. Tt seemed as though Old Dame Fortune was against our girls and would not allow the ball to pass through the basket for them. Team work was very good on the part of Bhime High, but despite this important fact we were defeated 13 to 8. ALUMNI GIRLS VS. WAPAKONFTA February 27. 1925 This game was played with girls who were at one time students of Blume High Bovs’ Rules were plaved. a fact which added a great deal to the interest of the game. Again Blume High girls showed their ability to pass and make baskets, a feat obtained by the very good coaching of Miss Zenith Campbell. The Alumni girls were defeated by a score of 20 to 0. (Lo DOC 0 O o 0 o o 0 :z o DOC DOC ,c0 oc ccz cc 0 o oc o NEW KNOXVILLE VS. WAPAKONETA March 6, 1925 Kvery player on Blume High’s team was in excellent condition and resulting from this, the game with New Knoxville proved to be one of the fastest and most interesting of the season. Boys’ Rules were played, this put speed into the game. The final score stood 23 to 10, Blume High victorious. 9 ST. MARYS VS. WAPAKONETA Blume High s girls journeyed to St. Marys in high spirits confident that they would win the last game of the season of ’25. They expected a hard game and were ready for it. Each girl on the team played hard and fast, putting every ounce of vim and pep she had into the game. Edythe Swink, played a star game for Blume High. But Luck was against them and they were defeated by a score of 13 to 6. o V O o OCZDOC THE SCORE BASKET BALL GIRLS Wapakoneta ............ 5 Wapakoneta ............14 Wapakoneta ............ 5 Wapakoneta ............ 8 Wapakoneta ............ 9 Wapakoneta ............20 Wapakoneta ............23 Wapakoneta ........... 13 Wapakoneta ............ 6 Rockford ................11 Rockford ................ 1 Waynesfield .............10 Hamler ..................27 St. Marys ...............13 Alumni Girls ............ 0 New Knoxville ...........10 Cridersville ............ 4 St. Marys ...............13 OC DOC DOC Q -- o --- n - r? ---- n — O OC 0 0 v o n U o o 0 o u ys o 0 o 0 Ag. Basket Ball Team It is hard for boys from the country to stay in for practise with the regular team and yet this does not signify that country boys do not enjoy competitive athletics. For this reason the boys of the Agricultural department organized the Ag basket ball team. Last year the team did not win many games but it provided a great deal of the fun for the Ag boys. This year the work of building up a winning team was again undertaken and with success. Out of the seven games which the team played, it won six. This record proves that the Ag boys can certainly play basket ball. It is to be hoped that this will become one of the established teams of the high school. SCORE Ag Team 53 Blume Hi Freshmen ...26 Ag Team St. Marys Sophomores ... ...10 Ag Team 2S St. Johns ...10 Ag Team 11 Ag Night School ... 7 Ag Team 11 Mi V Club 10 Ag Team 14 Ag Night School ... 7 Ag Team 7 Lima South Hi Seniors... ... 9 Totals 139 Totals . 79 0 5 0 o V o M o M 0 0 o 0 o 0 o 0 0 o 0 o 0 L. LINE-UP OF TEAM Straker (captain) ..................... Miller ................................ Headapohl ............................. Clay .................................. Hittepolc ............................. McClure, Dawson ....................... Manager, Steva ....Left forward Right Forward ......... Center ...Right Guard ....Left guard .....Substitutes O o =9 n oc I o o 0 0 o H o o o 0 o 0 o « o 0 o £ o o 0 o 0 (L DOC DOC dcc::zdcc CALANDER 1924-1925 Sept . 15 Sept . 15 Sept. , 17 Sept. 19 Sept. 22 Sept. 24 Sept. 26 Sept. 28 Oct. 1 Oct. 2 Oct. 3 Oct. 4 Oct. 24 Oct. 30 Nov. 10 Nov. 11 Nov. 14 Nov. 17 Nov. 17 Nov. 18 Nov. 19 Nov. 20 Nov. 21 Nov. 27 Nov. 28 Dec. 1 Dec. 2 Dec. 4 Dec. 8 Dec. 9 Dec. 12 Dec. 15 Dec. 16 Dec. 16 Dec. 17 Dec. 17 Dec. 19 Dec. 22 Jan. 6 Tan. 6 Jan. 13 Hack behind the bars again, after three months freedom. Introduced to “oodles” of new teachers. Not much school. Faculty regulating schedules. Oh Hoy! Off to Big Auglaize County Fair! Blue Monday. Work beginning in earnest now. Freshmen don’t even know enough to take seats when they enter the study hall. Mr. Jones picks football squad. Girl Reserve gave picnic for Freshmen girls and lady members of Faculty. Sale of season tickets for football started. Had a big pep meeting. Yelled so loud one poor little boy got a headache. The same was excused by Mr. Idle. Junior Class elects officers. Teachers all off to visit other schools. Vacation for us. Girl Reserve gives party for Hi-Y and Faculty. Glee Clubs and Orchestra go to Lima to hear Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. (Why was Rus last one off the car??) Faculty chooses Editor-in-Chief, Ass’t-Editor, Business Manager and ass’t business manager for annual. Received arm bands, white letters on red material. Hunting season on. No wonder so many boys are absent. Snowed for the first time this winter. Education week starts. Talk by Rev. Lindsay. Glee Clubs and Orchestra make first appearance before the student body. Miss Wing gives talk on “The Constitution.” Quite an oratorcss!! Mr. Nardin speaks on “Illiteracy”. Never knew we were so ignorant. Thanksgiving. Too much dinner!! Football team wins over Del-phos with score of 18-0. No school. Everyone has a knitted cap. Any color of the rainbow. Football boys come to school without socks. (Some got cold feet.) Kiwanis Club gives dinner for football squad. Several arc late for school as a consequence. Senior Class chooses Retrospect Staff. Francis Marschal goes sparrow hunting?????? Senior Class sweaters arrive! Class rooms look like red birds have arrived. Mixed with the green of the Freshmen we have a real Christmas effect. Grade cards given out for first time. Whew! Jr’s and Sr’s given “shaking up” by Prof. Nardin. Rain, Rain, Rain. More like April than December. Girls Reserve give tea for Mothers. Seems like olden times—so many old classmates back to visit us. Had a fine program given by Ex-Seniors. Seniors take over candy case. Football boys have their pictures taken. Rev. Zimmerman conducts chapel services. OC DOC ° D o 0 o A o V o A jil o 0 o 0 V o 0 o 0 o 0 0 0 o 0 o 0 (poc=DO o 0 CALANDAR-1924-1925 Jan. 17 Jan. 26 Jan. 30 Feb. 2 F eb. 3 I'eb. 4-9 Feb. 9 Feb. 11 Feb. 11 Feb. 13 Feb. 14 Feb. 19 Feb. 19 Feb. 24 Feb. 26 Mar. 4 Mar. 5 Mar. 5 Mar. 14 Mar. 17 Mar. 18 Mar. 19 Mar. 19 Mar. 24 Mar. 25 April 1 April 8 April 10 April 10 April 13 April 14 April 16-24 April 21 April 24 April 25 April 25 April 29 May 20-23 May 27-28 May 31 June 2 June 3 Cramming period begins. Exams begin. Refuge, where are thou? Friday, peace and calm after the storm—vacation. Practice for Staff Play “Heirs at Law. Seniors begin to have pictures taken. Weather beautiful. Just like spring. Seniors select folders for photos. Miss Wing escorted a doggie visitor from the study hall. Snow again! Xot so springified. Rev. Lindsay gives talk on “Abraham Lincoln . Boy’s and Girl’s Glee Clubs give Valentine party at Apollo. Faculty invited. Indian Joe gives us a few pointers. Retrospect staff has picture taken. Rev. Grauser gives talk on “George Washington. Staff gave comedy “Heirs at Law last night. Big Success! Heard inaugural address of Calvin Coolidge over radio. Rev. Zimmerman gives talk. Various organizations have pictures taken. Give “Heirs at Law at Uniopolis. Girls all had green bows today. First Faculty program. Miss Wing gives splendid talk on her trip abroad. Earl Kauffman gives fiery speech on “School Spirit. (“Like a man without a husband.’’) Had real pep meeting for St. Marys games. Started track practice. Second of the series of Faculty Programs. Talks by Miss Matleh-ner and Mr. Edmonds. Piano duet by Miss Evans and Miss Todd. Piano solo by Miss Jones. Third program by Faculty members. Talks by Mr. Matz, Miss Dempsey and Mr. Stultz. Solos by Harold Heslet and Bailey Bush. Fine Faculty Program again rendered. Short addresses by Miss Pera Campbell and Miss Cole and |uartct composed of Miss Postle. Miss Zenith Campbell, Mr. Xardin and Mr. Idle. Good Friday. No school. Won baseball game with Waynesfield 13-1. Also Vacation. Everyone lazy, affected with spring fever. Continual practice for Eisteddfod. Glee Clubs give Eisteddfod numbers before public at High School Glee Clubs go to Findlay. Track Meet! Hi-Y Boys give party. Faculty Program. Addresses by Miss Evans, Miss Todd, and Mr. Idle. Senior Examinations. Class Play. Baccalaureate. Commencement. Alumni. OC o o C 0 o o V o V o 0 o ! V o 0 o 0 o 0 cc • oc o o Hals OH O Pp Dode fr Tumblers We Four h il zfou or WHOP Facuity Stars L onely Of tea ’- Zf, Our Fupils | � Cn0raum0 I Company Designers, Cn raucrs — cflectrotypers - 3ftakc s of Idalf-ton s an $ z inc (Etchings _for al! kinds of ’T i h Class |) tinting JortI0ayixc,5n6. |C3oc== o =r o = ccTr7- ccrnD TllC RCflHttSpCCt C3PciDOc=ooc=r oc=30Cjj S JOKES [ o o ✓ o o 0 o o - o ADVERTISO (Apologies to “Hiawatha”) By the shores of Cuticura By the Man-a-cean water. Lived the prophylactic Chiclet. Danderine, the Helmar’s daughter. She was loved by Klaxon Postuni, Son of Sunkist and Victrola. Heir-apparent to the Mazda Of the tribe of Coca-Cola. Through the forest strolled the lovers— Woods untrod by Anglo-Saxon— “Lovely, little wrigly Chiclet”, Were the burning words of Klaxon. 'o Pyrene can quench the fire Though I know you’re still a mere Miss, Oh. my Prest-o-litc desire, Let us marry, Timken Djer-kiss.”—Tiger. There was once a young laddie called Karl Who could talk and could talk in a whirl As a great orator He was known evermore ‘Cause to words he could give quite a curl. Xo girl now Marries a man For better or worse She marries him For more or less. O O O 0 o o 0 o LIMERICKS There was once a young miss named Hurlburt And tis said she was quite a flirt Tho’ she had beaus galore Yet she still wanted more For thought she “A few more will not hurt. A little bird told us of a maid Who at school and a dance made the grade Her looks made men fall She’s the belle of the ball Of men. boys and cat’s she’s unafraid! (Doris Fischer) There was once a young fellow named Red Was a captain athlete it is said Tho’ so Idle he’d be He could sleep on rough sea Yet football no one played in his stead. O O v O O O O FAVORITE SONGS Red Idle ......................... Doris Fischer .................... Opal Dill ........................ Frosty Hunter .................... Helena Burden .................... Charlie Koltcr ................... Myron Blume ...................... Mary Katherine Klipfel ........... Gert Smally ...................... Cleola Schneider ................. Jake Coil ........................ Bailey Bush ...................... Kate I'oos....“Your Lips Tell Me Virginia Klipfel ................. Calvin Elsass .................... Gus Abe .......................... Dana Richardson .................. Violet Schwepc ................... Mabel Smart ........................ ................................“Too Tired” .........................“Sleepy Time Gal .....................“Hard Hearted Hannah” ...................“Somebody Stole My Gal ..............................“I Love Me” ......................... How Dry I Am” .........................“Sweet Little You” ......“A Smile Will Go A Long, Long Way” ....“My Hearts in The (Highland) Grocery .....“The Kind Of A Gal That Men Forget” ................................... “Sleep ..........................“Limehouse Blues Xo. Xo. But There’s Yes. Yes, In Your Eyes” ........“Love Sends A Little Gift Of Roses” ............................... “Jazz Baby” ......“Dirty Hands, Dirty Face. Dirty Xeck .....................“A Xew Kind Of Man .....“When The One You Love. 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White—‘‘Where do the bugs go in winter?” Clay Moore— Search Me.” Miss Wing— Your recitation reminds me of Quebec.” Charlie Brown— How so?” Miss Wing— Built on a bluff.” Ferris Croslcy: A girl who works in a confectionery is 6 feet, 7 inches tall and wears No. 9 shoes. Guess what she weighs. Helen Henry: Oh about 250 pounds. Ferris: Nope. Helen: Then I can’t guess. Ferris: Why she weighs candy.” Many a true word has been spoken through false teeth. You’re so dumb you think automobiles came from China because they have a Honk Konk on them. Snow again', I didn’t get the drift.” Abe: I hear you are married now. Ike: Yes, I got a married. I met her in Marshal Fields. I took her out to dinner and saw her a few times and then we got married. Abe: Well, how do you get along? Have you got a good wife? Ike: Yes but I believe I could have done just as good at the Boston Store. You’re so dumb you think a foot ball coach runs on wheels. Mr. Nardin: Anna, what is the shape of the earth? Anna Wintzer: Why, it’s flat on the ends. Jake Coil: Those boys sure have a circus when they get together. Vera Cornell: Who? Jake: The “Ringling Brothers.” Miss Wing: Now Myron, explain the Seal Fisheries. Myron Blume: Why er—United States told Samoa not to monkey with our seals. V O o o o w o o o 0 o Class in history were speaking of Garfield. Miss Wing: And don’t forget he was the black horse, (meaning dark horse”). q Miss Evans: (In English, describing Robert of Sicily) Can’t you just imagine you hear his foot-prints?” ------•-----. O Miss Dempsey: (In Sanitation) Mary, what is the spinal column? f Mary Beer: A spinal column is a bone that runs right up the middle of your back. Your head sits on one end and you sit on the other end. L —:—•—:— , o Did you ever hear this one?—Speaking of insects, how’s your aunt? Stage struck maiden: Do-d-d-do you think I have a voice worth cultivating? Stage Manager: Yes, you have a good voice in case of fire.” O He mixed his beans with honey, He’s done it all his. life, L Not because he liked it, But so the beans would stay on his knife. —Cleola Snider Myron Blume: I read about a man who was poor and became a multi-millionaire by bootlegging.” Miss Wing: Where did you read this?” Myron: In England.” Wapakoneta Daily News: Edward White, his gang and truck, while breaking the speed limit down Blackhoof street Tuesday noon, hit a Buick Sedan. Mr. White suffered a broken front wheel and had his front mud guard badly bent. oc DOC DOC DOC DOC DOC DOC OC DOC DOC DOC DOC cx n o z 0 OC=)CC==Z CC= OC=D ! Q ---- Q ---- Q ----- Q :D o V o Auglaize National Bank WAPAKONETA, OHIO A Checking Account Givec Receipt For All Bills Paid We Pay Interest On Time Deposits CAPITAL, $100,000.00 Surplus and Profits, $65,000 o (Lc OFFICERS: W. J. McMURRAY, President WILLIAM BITLER, Vice President A. A. KLIPFEL, Cashier J. M. COPELAND J. F. SEITZ R. C. 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And he was true—true as any one could be to a woman. He hung his head in subjection—in mute obedience to the fair creature’s will. That he loved her there was no doubt. In fact he would have given his life for her. There was nothing that he would not have done for her, and she knew it. Yet—she placed her hand caressingly on his head. “It isn’t that I don’t like you. she said, —a note of sympathy in her silver voice, “but—well,—dogs aren’t sanitary, you know.” Wherewith he wagged his tail and went down the yard, satisfied that he was not yet an outcast. One time a little girl and boy were visiting in the country. All of a sudden the little boy came running into the house and cried. “Mary, Mary! Tell mother to get me the listerine—because I just found the cutest little animal and 1 believe he has got the halitosis.” You’re so dumb you think Rex Beech is a summer resort. Teacher: Now, Johnnie, what does “b-c-d” spell? Johnnie: I don’t know. Teacher: Well, what do you sleep in? Tohnnie: My pajamas. OUR SCHOOL Under a spreading clear blue sky The wondrous building stands: The walls are wide, and big. and high And they’re held bv iron bands. The old brifk stands in light relief And beautiful witjiin: Should we mar it anywhere ’Twould seem a cowardly sin. But our numbers have increased until Our school is far too small. And so we’ve builded with great skill An addition spacious and tall. Now. this addition, strange to say Ts built of dark red brick: And people when they see it. sav— “What made them do that trick?” But we know just whv it is And you bet that we’re proud! Because we students are getting in And surely not the crowd. We’ve been told just how fine it is And how it’ll be when done: We wish they’d hurry just like “whiz!” And not seem to have just begun. Anvhow. we’re really glad That the whole thing’s red and white, That makes us sure, without a doubt We’re different, and not alike. —V. Tv, E. Almond Hittapohl: Why is the K. K. K. represented with a mule? Earl Kauffman: Because it’s got a lot of kick. Moral: A woman is as old as her husband tells her she is. ANNUAL JOKES Doris Fischer: Did I just dance the last dance with you? Bob Runklc: No. I didn’t dance the last dance at all. Doris. Neither did I, it must have been two other people. A traveling salesman: (to meddlesome negro mammy on board pullman) “Say Madam, that’s a badly spoiled child.” Mother of child: “No suh. dat child am not spoiled: all little colored boys smell that way.” := o , j WE INVITE YOU TO BECOME IDENTIFIED WITH THIS BANK THE FIRST NATIONAL ..BANK.... V__________J Capital Stock, $200,000.00 Surplus and Undivided Profits, $100,000.00 Total Resources, $2,300,000.00 CHARLES F. HERBST, President HARRY G. FISHER, Vice-President E. A. HAUSS, Vice-President J. F. MOSER, Cashier THE LARGEST BANK IN THE COUNTY c oc oc oc rz ocdoc U DOC DCC DOC D DOC DOC FAMOUS LAST WORDS ‘Now, children, please don’t slide down the banister. LOST:—A fountain pen belonging to an old lady full of green ink. You’re so dumb you think Mali (Ma) Jongg is the mother to the guy who runs the Chinese Laundry. Little: You can’t guess what I had for breakfast. It starts with an n . Freshman: “A Napple.” Little: Nope.” Freshman: A Norangc”. Little: Nope.” Ffeshman: I give up.” Little: Ha. Ha. I had a negg.” Doctor: Why are you in such a hurry to have me cure your cold? Pat: “Why, I’ve lost my handkerchief.” NOT MUCH He: (fumbling change in hand) See the new Buffalo quarters yet?” She: No.” He: (placing change in pocket) Over at the zoo. In the gloaming, oh my darling. When the lights are dim and low, That your face is powder painted? How am I, sweetheart, to know? Twice this month I’ve had to bundle Every coat that I possess. To the cleaners—won’t you darling? Love me more, and powder less? Talking about appropriate music, every morning after breakfast, the band on a certain ocean liner plays I Gave You Up Just Before ou I brew Me Down. Back to the old grind.” says Tony, reaching for the organ and monkey. You’re so dumb you think the Flat Iron Building is a pressing parlor. PARLOR TENNIS She raised a racket when he tore her hair net. Tic: You wouldn’t marry me just for money, would you dear.'' She: No. not for all the money in the world.” Tender hearted May: Why. the poor little moth. What killed him?” Fay: Starved to death. He got shut in yesterday with nothing to cat except Mary Adela’s bathing suit.” The Poison Tvy Club were responsible for the good time which was had at a home coming at Wapakoneta. Ohio, last Sunday. Those attending were: Charles Kolter. business manager of the Retrospect of 1925: the Weber brothers, Elmer and Thurlow: Toe Horn an active player on the Wild Eire basket ball team: Captain Eranklin Billger and his brother. Athlete Forest: Gerald Bobb and Rudolph King, the trumpet plavers in Miss Cameo Hurlburt’s Pearl Street Blue Blower's orchestra: Postmaster H. Dick Dardio: Tean Red” Dill and sister. Opal: Earnest Harrison, school bus driver- and Annabelle Kreitzer. song leader, all of this citv. Out of town guests were: Miss Leona Lanning. Latin teacher at Sidney: Harry Thresh, emplovee at the Woolen Mills at St Marys; D. Witt C. Miller, civic teacher at lima South High School Elovd Ruck and Eugene Buchanan, guards at the Mansfield reformatorv; Almond Hittanohl. surgeon at St. Rita’s hospital. Lima: Miss Goldia Amboss. of Bowling Green. Ohio: Edmund Bailey, professor of chemistry at the Ohio State: and Darrel Straker his assistant teacher: Miss Mabel Smart, commercial teacher at Gabon. Ohio: Miss Vida Darst. mst an ordinarv housewife: Miss DoroHiv Crusie. charity worker at Glenwood. Dr. Calvme Elsass retired cartoonist of The Cleveland Plain Dealer: Misses Hilda Eitzpatrick and Bernice Gross, students of Lima Business College: Harold Kridler. news reporter of the Lima Morning Star: Miss Lois Deigel. nurse in the hospital at Marion: the apple sisters Cory Seedv and Peelv Rracknev. of St. Tohns: other guests were not present. The day was spent in plaving Pussy Wants a Corner”. My Eatlier Owns a Grocery Store” and also a fat man’s race, in which Roy Buchanan took first prize. DOC DOC OC=DO oc 0 c 0 oc fpc DO c 0 (ko CUPID’S PATRONS Conrad.Veit ......................................................Helena Burden I aul Fisher ..................................................Alma Eckenweiler Walter Bay Ilf f ...............................................Virginia Klipfel Edmond Bailey ......................................................Sara Ritchie Myron Blume ..........................................................All of them Russel Bayhff .............................................................Frieda Swink Paul Boescl .......................................................La Rue Stroh Clyde Harrod .....................................................Louise Fischer Wed Herlin ..............................................................Marjorie Schminkc Richard Tangeman ................................................Violet Schwcpe kerris Crosley ..................................................Dorothy Crusie Francis Marschal ...................................................Alta Schultz James Kettering ............................................................Alice Agenbroad Dewitt Miller ...................................................... Clara Scott Clay Moore ..................................;...................Kathryn Krcitzcr Red Idle securing a date with Gus Abe: Red—Hello—Gus? Gus—Yes, this is Augusta. Red—This is Red. What are you going to do to-nite? Gus—Oh. nothing in particular (Gus thrilled to the bone). Red—Well, can I come down then? Gus—Well this is a pretty time to call up. (Gus trying to make Red believe she's rushed to death.) Red—Why. it's only six thirty. Gus—Are you calling from the poolroom? Red—N'o. Gus—Whv. Red Idle, you are too. I can hear the fellows hollering. I tell you I am mad. Red—Well. I won’t come down then. Gus—Oh well. I won't get mad this time. (Gus scared stiff that Red won’t come.) Red—Well. I’ll be down at 8:30. Gus—(Tried to make the date a little bit earlier in order to be with him longer but her nerve failed.) Dewitt Miller—Have you seen the new balloon tires? Claire Scott—Why. who ever heard of a balloon needing tires? SNAPPY SAYINGS “The bigger they are. the harder they fall.”—David. “Never say die.”—Methcsalah “Home, Sweet Home”—Babe Ruth. “Be Yourself”—Priscilla to Tohn Alden. You look kinda flashy”.—Shylock. “All Aboard”.—Noah. “You poor fish.”—Tonah. “You’re the only girl in the world for me.”—Adam. “Girls are nrettier than men.” “Naturally.” “No, artificially.” Raloh Robv—How is a flaopcr like a bungalow? Kate Walter—I don’t know. Ralph Roby—Painted in front, shingled in the back, and no attic. BLUME HIGH’S HATLFSS GIRLS The greatest auestion that has been flying around the city of Wapakoncta for Quite a few years Why Blume High’s girls do not wear hats?” I will try to explain as I am one of the Hatlcss: 1. Blume High girls are trying to make the city of Wapakoncta and the vicinity a more healthful commnnitv. 2. Tt saves our Sunday bonnets from the terror of the cloak room. 3. It saves the family electricity bill, (because the curl stays in better without a nat, except on a windv day. 4. Tt promotes cleaner heads. 5. The girls arc trying to prevent the prophecy of eminent physicians that we will soon be baldheaded. 6. Hats do not allow for expansion caused by lofty ideas and learning. := o 5 (P Q „ oc------------- o ------- r. ------- rc Gc ....Gifts That Last.... For every occasion and to suit every purse. From the inexpensive piece of Silverware to the most expensive Diamond. Moser’s Jewelry Store The History class were discussing “Christianity” and what the Apostle Paul had done to promote it. Miss Sloan: La Rue, how have you become familiar with Paul?” (meaning the Apostle Paul) La Rue Stroh: By the notes he writes. Speaking of large vegetables, I’ve seen three police men on one beet (beat). W. F. PAUSCH SON “Quality and Service” OUR MOTTO Home of Little Elf Food Product Delivery 9:00 A. M. and 3:00 P. M. PHONE MAIN 2621 W. F. PAUSCH SON oco o z o • n n n n - , J (poc DOC DOC DCC DOC DO DOC DOC 3oc0 5 o 0 o 0= c Pat and Mike came over to America, to make their home. Each went into business for himself, and they were finally separated. Pat worked himself up and finally became the superintendent of a hospital for the mentally unbalanced. Mike lost ljis mind and strange as it may seem, was taken to this same insane Asylum. One day while Pat was walking through the dormitory he saw his pal there in bed. Mike: “Why, hello Pat, what are you doing here?” Pat: “Why, I’m superintendent here.” Mike: “Oh! They’ll soon take that out of you; I thought I was Napoleon when I came.” You’re so dumb you think the Mexican border has to pay rent. FAMOUS LAST WORDS “Your ears ain’t over-lapped, you heard what I said.” The 4th period Geography class were having a discussion on animals getting accustomed to a change in climate within ten years. “Do you suppose,’ said Mr. Stultz, “that T could grow enough hair .in ten years to keep my head warm?” Myron Blumc: “Dutch got put in the pen last night.” Cleola Snider: “Dutch who?” Myron: “Dutch Cleanser.” Karl Kauffman (in chemistry): “Mr. Stultz, when a man gets fat. does his skin grow or just stretch?” Mary Wintzcr (in Civics, discussing the citizenship of foreigners' “Yes. but what if a Japanese child is born in this country, lie’s just as Japanese as if he were born in China.” Father: “Why do T find you kissing mv daughter?” Would-be son-in-law: “I guess it’s because you wear rubber heels, sir.” Gerald Robb: “Do you know those girls over there?” Miss Campbell: “Yes. who are they?” The horse now-a-days don’t get scared of anything except when lie sees another horse.—Pauline Williams. Miss Evans: OH! Here’s a bov with gum in his mouth.” Mel King: (swallowing it) “No I ain’t.” Miss Evans: “I hope you get indigestion.” The more you study women, the less sure you feel you are on the right track. Miss Evans (in business English) “ Conjugate the word “slide.” Alta Shultz: “slide, slid, sloan.” Russell Rayliff: (after horrible silence) “Well, men are fools to marrv! That’s all!” Frieda Swink: “Of course they are. dear. Rut what arc women to do? There’s nothing else they can marry.” Reporter: “Whose funeral is that?” Bystander: “Tohn Brown’s.” Reporter: “Yon don’t mean it’” Rvstandcr: “What do von thmk he’ drvpm nra tis;ng?” Miss Wing: “What is the work of the coroner?” Almond TTittapohl: “Why—he looks after the people who die unlawfully.’ Cop on Shore: “T’m going to arrest you when you come out of there.” Man in Water: “Ha, Ha! T’m not coming out. T’m committing suicide.’ She: “Why did you tip that boy so handsomely when he gave you your coat?” He: “Look at the coat he gave me.” oc DOC OC DOC DOC DOC OC DOC DOC DOC DOC o =5 ■o doc xc:r cc DOC ( A ....TRY A.... BUSINESS MENS PLATE LUNCH 25 CENTS Lyman’s Hotel WAPAKONETA, OHIO V J “A PERFECT FELLOW” Hair like Eyes like Voice like Athletic ability like f DONATED BY A Good Drug Store HUNTER’S OF COURSE J o o M o o o N ■J o o O . o 0 o 0 o s o 9 o � V o . o 0 o 0 oc DOC DOC DOC J DO CV oc DOC DOC CC DOC DOC DOC The moon was great, and they were all alone underneath it. They were quiet—and then something slipped. It was his arm, around her waist. He had a brainstorm. Lib, he breathed, “yon say y°u won’t let me kiss you. I’ll bet a dollar I can without touching you ’ “I'll bet. He kissed her right on the cheek or somewhere. “But you touched me,” she yelped, not disappointedly. “I know it, here's your dollar.” “What other games do you play?” “This is the greatest shock of my life,” said the condemned man as the juice was turned on in the electric chair. She: “Arc mine the only lips you have ever kissed?” He: “Yes. and the nicest.” I asked her for her hand. She said, “Go to father.” Now she knew that I knew That her father was dead. And she knew that I knew The life he had led. So she knew that I knew What she meant when she said. “Go to father.” Miss Sloan was introduced to a sailor one day and she said to him: “My, you must have lots of friends.” Sailor: “Yes, gobs and gobs.” The bitterest words of pen or tongue are these: “Please do not open until Christmas.” FAVORITE SONGS Ferris Croslcy: I wonder what's become of Sally? Well, let’s see, if she isn’t “On the Road to Mandalay” with “That Old Gang of Mine” she might have left her “Little Grey Home in the West” to “March Through Georgia.” Russell Bayliff: “My guess is that she is being “Carried Back to Ol’ Virginny” because “Mother Machrcc” said it was a “Long, Long Way to Tipperary” and “It Ain’t Gonna Rain No More” in “Home Sweet Home.” Miss Jones (in domestic Science’) “When was beef the highest?” Harold Harrison: “When the cow jumped over the moon.” THE NEW CROSS WORD PUZZLE AB. C D Golfish? L. M NO Goldfish. S A R. American Literature: Carolyn Raberding: A man dies as he has lived.” Class disagrees. Verlin Metzger: “Because a man is killed by a fast train is no sign he has lived a fast life.” To the old maid there is but one marriage problem. SHORT STORY Will the girl who was disconnected Tuesday call again? Said the chamber maid to the sleeping guest. “Get up. you lazy sinner. For wc need the sheet for the table cloth And it’s almost time for dinner.” FAMOUS LAST WORDS “Don't drink your coffee from your saucer, dear.” LAND LAITY TO ROOMER '‘gay, do you mean by calling this dump a joint?” :do oc DOC DOC DO OC DO OC DOC DOC DOC V oJ (p 0 o r r nr—y o o o 0 o 0 o 0 o o 0 o V O n : o 0 ----------------------------------------------------------- 1 Why You Should Invest Your Surplus Money With THE CITIZENS BUILDING LOAN CO. BECAUSE—Your investment is absolutely safe. BECAUSE—Your investment is secured by First Mortgage on Real Estate, the best security you can get. BECAUSE—Your investment is always worth its face value. IECAUSE—We only loan money here at home and know that the security is absolutely safe. We invite you to corre in end make a deposit, whether large or small and let us explain cur way of doing business. The Citizens Building Loan Company FRED A. KLIPFEL, Secretary I_____________________________________________________________) “Believe me, old bean, I’ll tell the cock-eyed world I’m gonna cut out my slang this year and lay off of some of these hard boiled expressions. My Jane’s a high brow and knows her groceries. She’s the train's caboose, the worm’s ribs. Boy! She’s there! Get me Steve? Hot dog, I’ve changed my grammar for her.” 0 o a cz o A 0 o o y 0 o 0 o 0 u 0 Miss Wing: Have you seen the “Covered Wagon? Earl Kauffman: No, but I’ve seen a lot of uncovered wagons. 0= o Jacob Werner Sons WHOLSSALE AND RETAIL BEEF, PORK LAMB, VEAL We go the limit for service and quality.” Established OCT. 1894 SIBERT SON Shoe Repairers Shoes Repaired and Service ►o n n o ----- n ---- o ---- o o o o o ,j) Cdoc U o o (Lc DOC DOC CC DCC DOC DOC OC FAVORITE STUDIES 1. Heart Throbs ...........................................................Mary Carter 2. Vanity Fair ...........................................................Kathryn Foos 3. The Philanthropist.................................................Olyn Hull 4. The White Linen Nurse ..............................................Opal Dill 5. How the Other Half Lives ........................................William Metz 6. On the Trail of the Immigrant ..................................Russel Bayliff 7. The Post Office .................................................Helen Henry 8. A Lady of Quality .............................................Mary K. Klipfcl 9. Excuse Me .....................................................Walter Bayliff 10. Sweet Sixteen .....................................................Ruth Metz 11. Wanted: A Chaperon ............................................ Doris Fischer 12. Frenzied Finance ...........................Earl Kauffman and Charles Koltcr 13. Dotty Dimples ............................................Laurenc McCormick 14. The Movie Star ................................................Leona Lanning 15. Un-ending Giggles ..............................................Kate Kreitzer “A toothache makes you forget a heartache.” If money talks— If that’s no lie, It always says to me “Goodbye.” Paul Fischer—Which is better, a dog with a broken tail, or a normal dog? Francis Marschal—Why, a normal dog. Paul—No, a dog with a broken tail. Francis—Why? Paul—Because every dog has his day, but the dog with a broken tail has a weak end. Grades are coming, grades arc coming, And our heads are bending low; We feel pa’s awful lectures coming, Cold Black Woe. Many a true word is spoken through false teeth. It takes a musical crank to play a hand organ. Charity covers a multitude of sins, and so do ’ncloscd cars. Carl Frische wants to know if a skeleton key is useful at Death’s Door. The teacher who comes ten minutes late is very rare. In fact lie is in a class by himself. Any old cat can be the cat’s whiskers, but it takes a Tom cat to be the cat’s paw. A synonym is a word you use when you can’t spell the other one. Elizabeth Marie Burke—He could only speak Latin, Anglo-Saxon and French. Poor man, what does she expect of him? Mother—Don’t eat so much chicken, Orvelle. so you will have room for the cake. Orville McCray—Don’t worry, Mother, the chicken will move over. He who says money does not bring happiness has never found two bits in a discarded vest. Hilda Hibner—“Joan of Arc was a saint and wondered how she’d get to Heaven.” God pity the rest of us! “W’hat is the difference between a modern and an old fashioned kiss?” “About five minutes.” D :zdo oc DOC DOC DOC oc DOC OC oc DOC DOC ocj) n o z U o dc: ------ r .------ n -------- o o (Ac BALLOON CORDS FULL SIZE GUM DIPPED LANDES TIRE AUTO SALES Prospect 1871 Wapakoneta, Ohio FRANCES SWEETLAND With Compliments FROM FRACNES SWEETLAND FAMOUS LAST WORDS “Do stop calling, John, how often must 1 tell you that I'll be ready in a minute? He: “Honey, would you love me just as much if I told you 1 had sold the Stutz?’ She: “You didn’t, did you? He: “No.” She: “Certainly I would, darling.” r TRY THE “STORE OF FRIENDLY SERVICE Anderson’s CENTRAL DRUG STORE J 3C=D o fl u o o n ' — o o ----- - o ■- ---- o ---- o o r rr a o 0 o cJ) (po o DOC DOC DOC DOC DOC? (Lo AS OTHERS SEE US In olden times a poet prayed That follies he to fools displayed O wod some powers the giftie gic 'em To see themselves as others see ’em. And viewing now the cigarette smoker His fingers tinged with yellow ocher In his behalf one prayer 1 lift That some great power give him the gilt (Tho it to Mother Earth should fell ’em) To smell himself as others smell ’em. FAVORITE EXPRESSIONS OF THE TEACHERS Miss Wing ...................................................Kail it, boil it down Miss Matlehner .....................................Girls, you are all out of order Miss Mytinger ......................................... 1 have an announcement Mr. Idle ........................................................Powder can lost. Mr. Nardin ..................................................I believe in you folks Mr. Stultz ...........................................................All right now. Miss Cole .............Augusta, people will think you are crazy, the way you laugh. Miss Postle ...........................................................lion Jour. “HOW WOULD THEY LOOK—?? D. Fischer ...........................................................not posing. A. Kreitzer ........................................................ not primping G. Smallenbarger ................................................not hunting Xed K. Kreitzer ....................................................................not laughing R- Idle ...............................................................In a hurry V. Klipfcl ...........................................Not worrying about her hair J Coil ..............................................................Not sleepy Al. Blume ........................................................Without a note H. Burden ........................................................Without Conrad R. Bayliff .............................................. With anything but “A’s” M. Buchs .............................................................not talking M. Miller ..................................................Without chewing gum C. Elsass ......................................................without his lessons F. Moser ............................................................With a smile He hit me with a tomato Such things a law should ban The tomato itself didn’t hurt me But it was inside of a can. Bob Runkle—“Say, Ed, can you swim?” Ed White—“Well, I guess. I’ve been a street cleaner in Venice for over two years.” When Clyde came to town, The girls all flew around; And ’twas many a day, Before they took to the ground. “A PERFECT GIRL” Hair like ..........................................................Evon Hibncr Eyes like ....................................................Esther Liokumovitz Features like ..............................................................Donna Fite Feet like ......................................................Lucy McClintock Hands like ..................................................................Kate Foos Sarcasm like .......................................................Helen Bailey Voice like .........................................................Frieda Swink Business ability like ..............................................Mary Wintzer Clothes like ...................................................Mary K. Klipfcl Sense of humor like ................................................Kate Kreitzer Virginia Klipfcl: “What’s, wrong with Ralph?” Mary Katherine: “Oh he don’t like this bathing suit, and he has gone away mad.” Virginia: “The idea of him getting mad over a little thing like that.” « --------� ■ Kate Foos: (at fashionable party) “That’s a lovely gown you have on. Opal but haven’t I seen it before?” Opal Dill: “No, I think not. I’ve worn it at only a few smart affairs this season.” OC :doc DOC V doc doc D doc CP Q ---- u 0 (Lc do; 30 pn --- n r O)he FLORSHEIM _ SHOE FOR ALL OCCASIONS FOR THE MAN WHO CARES Tans, Blacks, and Browns If They’re Flor-sheims, their O. K A SAFE PLACE TO TRADE ONE OF THE MANY STYLES WE SHOW IN SELBY MAKE Wapakoneta, Ohio NEWCOMB ZIMPFER Wapakoneta, Ohio J WHAT I SAW TODAY Jacob Coil claims he passed through St. Johns yesterday and saw two men sitting in the rain with bathing suits on and playing poker with a deck of celluloid cards. Alma Eckenweiler: “Why do you always give a lady your seat in a street car?” Dwight Kemper: “Because since youth I've always had respect for a lady with a strap in her hand.” ....SEE.... Smith Bros. Electric Co. FOR HOOVER SWEEPERS and Maytag Washers PHONE MAIN 1718 C. ■ n --------- n ------- n ------- n ------- n ------- o ------- o o n o Q ------- Q o n o J) WISDOM UNEXCELLED ’Twas a night in the sunny May-time When the moon was shining bright The air was filled with the echoes Of music from windows bright Beyond in the lighted mansion Sat a girl in a spacious chair And the man near her elbow was handsome With blue eyes and coal black hair. At the radio still he lingered Turning dials right and left While the clock on the mantle kept ticking And the hour hand closer crept. Toward the time of his sad departure Which was set at the hour of twelve And he trembled and shook in his oxfords Lest in anger her father should delve. “Doris” softly he whispered And his hand wavered over her chair “Robert” quickly she answered The mere delight raised his hair. Alas in this thrilling moment A step they failed to hear And e’en as the father listened Robert saw her shell like ear. “Doris” again he whispered “Robert” she answered low “Will you—” he went no further Doris had risen to go. She had heard her father’s footstep And her heart fairly missed a beat “Yes Bob, I’ll go to the prom with you Be here at a quarter of eight!” Wise maid who knew his intention But desired it not at the time And waived it aside with a promise Which will work in most every clime. And the father—wise as his daughter Secretly laughed in his sleeve For when he was young—her own mother Had likewise tried him to deceive. OOC U 30C DOC 3cci: oc 30C DOC OOC oo Mr. Stultz in Geography—Reading to his class from the Scientific American came upon an article which he said he would like to have his Biology students to read.— The article was—JEWELS IX THE EYES OF INSECTS Mr. Stultz—“Well, I suppose some of you fellows will see JEWELS in the eyes of someone, sometime but I hope they aren’t “THE EYES OF AX IXSECT.” A Victrola Store—The otic place where they don’t want a record breaking salesman. OOC r A DRY GOODS AND ; HEINL NAGEL ELECTRIC COMPANY READY-TO-WEAR 0CZ30 1 . li 1 1 RADIO EQUIPMENT EUREKA CLEANERS WASHING MACHINES r in lucienMeya: Wapakoneta, O. 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HARDWARE, PAINTS AND SPORTING GOODS = o DEALERS IN Favorite Furnaces WAPAKONETA, OHIO o --- oc DO Q(TDQC— Q --- DO OCT Q ----- OC 3°c:D o U o DOC rz c •J o ocrrr oc oc=rDo r.' o Q c r A THE WHITE Leave Your Laundry at MEAT MARKET WHITEMAN’S NEWS STAND (£ Q) Most Up-to-date Laundry in ALL KINDS OF the city, or phone Main 1781 FRESH AND SALTED Dealer in all kinds of Maga- MEATS zines and Papers Phone Main 1536 Also Subscriptions taken for same. KAH COMPANY John F. Whiteman, 117 W. Auglaize St. PROPRIETOR J Dumb: (passionately) “Darling, I’d die for you.” Belle- (awakening suddenly from intense boredom) “Strut your stuff, kid, strut your stuff Violet Schwepe: “Have you ever been painted in oil? Cameo Hurlburt: “Heavens, no, how do you get it off at night?” Mistress: “.Marie, your young man has such an air of braggadocio about him.” Marie: “Yis, poor lad, he worrucks in a livery stable. — •Ts CASH-:-CARRY OTJTCK SAT FS AMD Zints’ SMALL PROFITS DO NOT FORGET TO CALL SHOES ARE AGAIN BETTER Yours truly, JARVIS Cash Grocery The Bigest Liars in Ameriki Main 1139 Phone Main 1959 J Q ---z o ocJ) rz o U DOC DOC DCC DCC OC DOC OC DOC' Little Freshman: “I wonder why that young lady over there looks at me so much?” Kate Howell (Senior, of course): “She has weak eyes and the doctor told her to rest them by looking at something green.” . Some Americans have opened up a chop suey restaurant in Shanghai—the first of its kind in all China. This shows civilization is advancing. If this continues, we’ll be able to teach those heathens how to play Mall Jongg. r r HAMILTON SAYS: MERKLE’S V o A We carry only the Exclusive Eaton, Crane and Pike line of Stationery BREAD V ; Crane’s Linen Lawn and o A Eaton’s Highland Linen in all shades and ■T borders You are judged by your FOR THE O jAj stationery M. Wm. Hamilton FAMILY OF V O A Books and Stationery WAPAKONETA, O. GOOD TASTE s O V J o Z 0 Leo Heinl—Main 1762 F. M. Swonguer—Main 1805 M. O. Heinl—Jackson 1852 STORE PHONE MAIN 1859 HEINL SWONGUER Home Furnishers and Undertakers —FULL— AUTO EQUIPMENT WAPAKONETA, OHIO AMBULANCE DAY OR NIGHT WE FEEL FAINT The orchestra was strenuously announcing that there wasn't a single banana in the whole fruit market. “Do you love dancing?” murmured Charles, holding his partner close. Yes,” breathed Leona, “1 can love when dancing just the same as when I’m sitting down.” o 3- — PIEL BROS. TRY LEITHAUSER’S o UP-TO-DATE New Drug o 0 CLOTHIERS Store o 0 AND o (1 Ice Cream Parlor u o 0 WAPAKONETA, Phone M-1588 o 0 OHIO o EASTMAN AGENCY o V J u o o Qrx r occ U o 0 DOC DOC DOC DOC7TTDOCT 7DOCZrDO ZZ DO Zj r Donated by HEMMERT BROS. Wholesalers Distinctly High Grade Chocolate WAPAKONETA OHIO THE GREAT JAM Backed in the huge oval was the colorful crowd, jammed in with scarcely room to breathe—row on row—layer on layer—the crushing mob was packed in—packed in, as some one said, like sardines—sardines— And the funny part of it is that they were sardines. Last September a fond mother brought the object of her devotion to Bluine High to start on his Freshmen year. After fitting him out from head to foot, she remarked, “Now, Ned. I want you to have everything the other boys have. Let’s see. have I forgotten anything?” She paused and named the articles purchased, one by one. “Oh yes, now I remember, I mustn’t forget to buy one of those nice red sweaters—you know, the kind that have a big black “W” on them.” “They were very close together—separated only by a coat of paint.” D. T. and I. railroad—Darned Troublesome and Inconvenient. You’re so dumb that you think Pop Corn is an old man. The.Goop: “Willie., did you know I was going to marry your sister?” Willie: “Yes, when did you find it out?” Harold Heslet: “What I want to know is, am I a bass or a baritone?” Miss Mytingcr: “No, you are not. IDOC OC DOC DOC DOC OC DOC OC DOC DOCZDDO (poc ooc : oc ooc ooc OCZDOC oc ooc zooc : oc oc o = SENIOR GOSSIP CLUB Motto:—To discuss everything and everyone we know. Meetings: Whenever two or more o. v meet President ...................................Charles Clay Secretary Lucy McClintock Vice President..........................Pauline Williams Treasurer Cornell Copeland THE MEMBERS OF THE CLUB NAME KNOWN AS HOBBY NEEDS CHIEF SAYING Augusta Abe.................Gus....................Fellows................A beau....................Dumb Devil! Helen Bailey...............Helen..................Bill....................More rouge................ Land no. Mary Barber.................Little Shaver..........Saxaphone.............. More curls............... Dear Lord! Russel Bayliff..............Rus.................... Books.................A library................. I don’t agree. Walter Bayliff..............Skinny.................Art......?.............More candy to pass......... Oh gee. Doris Fischer...............Dode...................Vanities...............Longer Skirts.............. I don’t care. Robert Runkle...............Bob....................Study???...............More height............... Oh gosh! Harold Kridler..............Skinny.................Teasing................A girl....................D—. Viola Engel.................Fickie.................Typing.................A fellow.................. Shoot. Ruth Metz..................Rufus...................Mr. Slater............. Dates with him...........Oh gee. Opal Dill...................Red.................... Being hard............More room................. Death! Myron Blume.................Toot...................Girls.................. More nicknames........... (Do we dare say.’) Ralph Idle...........;......Red....................Football............... To wake up............... (Same as Myron’s.) Karl Kauffman...............Kauffie................ Radio................. More dates with Mary C...( Dry Humor.) feanette Kmrick.............Dolly..................A good time............More of em................Heavens Calvin Elsass...............Calvin.................Mathematics............. Sociability..............(Perfect Bailey Bush.................Bailey.................Hi-Y...................A little more business.... Let’s see Alta Schultz................Alty.................... Basket ball...........A team....................Come on Mary Wintzer................Mary...................Trig????...............More Problems???..........Oh boy! Charles Kolter..............Buck....................Cigarettes............. A light.................. Kiss my Evelyn Steiner..............Evelyn ................Poetry.................More get up................ All right Mary K. Klipfel.............Kay.....................Shoes..................A shoe store.............. What cha know? Gertrude W’enk..............Gert...................Candy kitchen.......... More typewriters..........Oh kid. Clav Moore..................Shay................... Tokes................. A Whiz Bang............... Listen to this Kathryn Krcitzcr............Kate...................T nughing..............Something to Laugh at..... Oh Gus Fdward White................Ed..................... His Ford.............. Gasoline................. I don't know Frieda Swink................Frieda.................Dances.................Dates to the Legion........Oh shoot! Virginia Klipfel............Gin.................... Dancing...............A mirror to primp in...... My hair is a mess. Harold Harrison.............Harold.................. rack................ A 1 rack Meet........... Spaghetti! i'’athryn Foos..............Kate................... bellows...............More voice................. Listen honey. Ferris Crosley..............Crosley................bootball...............A coach.................... Xow listen T rona Becker...............Mickie.................Reading................ Books.....................J[c°k v,elville King .... ........Mel.................... - des................More Senior pictures....... Uh huh. I guess so Helen Heinrich!llZZL!!ZZl Henry....................talking................ Something to talk of...... Did you go last night? athrvn Howell..............Kate.................. bellows................Some dates................Gee. Clcola’Snider...............Bill...................Men.................... More dates...............Hot spit. to Katy! recitations) how it is kids foot O o o V (k oc yoc : oc oc yoc yoc : oc : oc : oc yoc yoc yoc yoc yoc yoc yoc yoc yoc o n o cry RStF(0)Sp€Ct - oc= oc=r oc=Do- r i i OVER OUR Leather Novelties Hand Luggage BEFORE BUYING WE ALWAYS HAVE A COMPLETE LINE OF UP-TO-DATE LADIES PURSES AND HAND BAGS ASA A. CRAWFORD V________________________________________ The girls: (in unison) “Oh. 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