Blythe Township High School - Hilltopper Yearbook (New Philadelphia, PA)

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1952 volume:

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HILLTUPPER I952 Published by' The Senior Class of Blythe Township High School Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania Editor-in-Chief ----- ---- J can Toback Business Manager --------- ---- N ancy Burke Assistant Business Manager ----- -- Geraldine Zembas 5 hminisltrfltinn 6 0 i K T. R. Gibbons Principal I. B. Nash Supervising Principal X N N . ,Q ,.., U - , if S X X Y W SK 5 an ' 4 X xx X x x ,xy N Q K X X fllfll lf YQ. :X x' XX, X WNWQ ' K 149 . wiggv lf! 1 X: X .. ' Q 'Nf ,, Q l311iUI'5 FRANCES BURKE II ll Academic New Philadelphia A student with great mental ability and a pleas- ing personality is Nancy. Her ability to do anything she undertakes is one of her many assets. Aspresident of our class she did a fine iob. Never for a moment did she doubt the success of our yearbook. Keep up your good leadership Nancy and you're sure to succeed. DOROTHY CONNELLY ll D ll Commercial Brockton A cute lass, pleasing personality, and a sense of humor describes Dotsy. Wherever there is fun and laughter Dotsy will be found. She has the ability of mak- ing friends and keeping them. Her ambitiOn??? What- ever it may be she will be successful . JOSEPH DEVLIN n Packyll Academic Cumbola Here is another entertainer from l2A. He is a fellow who can do almost anything in the line of sports, but when it comes to taking out girls he is bashful . Packy as an athlete, has shown his athletic ability in many sports contests. We know he will be a success in life regardless of what he undertakes. HELEN ESTERLEY Helen Academic Cumbola Helen is a friendly girl who is liked by all her classmates. To her worries and troubles are all smiles. As co-cqotainof the cheerleaders, this task has been well fulfilled. Helen's plans for the future are to go in train- ing. To her we wish all the luck in the world. ll him. AGNES FIGEL u Aggiell Commercial Kaska Aggie is one of the quieter members of our class. But don't let this fool you because she has an amiable personality and a way of making Friends. She was an active member of the cheerleaders and did a great iob. Luck always, Aggie. HOWARD FEES Academic Mlddleport Zooml Crash! Bang! lt s Howie' l Here is a spry young man witha great fondness for trucks Howie s shyness and bashfulness in school make us believe he is a woman hater, but where Howie spends has spare time we don't know. He believes that all play and no study is the ideal manner in which to attend school We are sure Howie will succeed in whatever the future will offer LAVERNE FOLWEILER ll u Commercial Kaska Everyone in school knows Laverne. Why? Just because noone can tickle those worries like she can. La- verne is always happy. Anytime during the day we can seea mischievous gleam lurking in her eyes and a gigg- ling sound around her. She has also displayed her ability on the basketball court. Life is going to be a bundle of ioy for Laverne . FRANK GANIS Slugger Commercial New Philadelphia To the tallest senior who hails from New Phila. Without your height what would they do on the basketball team? He also took part in football Slugger is seen in Cumbola quite often. He is well liked by the senior class for his friendly ways. Here's wishing you the best of luck. 1 JOSEPH GUSTITUS ll Gusty!! Academic Cumbola If you're paging Gusty you won't find him at home for he will be at Dream City. Why? Because he is better than average at skating and wants to prove it. His helping hand will be missed by Mr. Gibbons when it comes time for Fixing lockers. Best wishes., 5 I J EAN HYE R llJeanll Academic Cumbola Wherever there is fun and laughter you'll find Jean. She has a ioke when it's time for humor and a ready response when the classrooms discussions are in progress. We have often wondered why Jean has such a great love for movies. What could it be Jean? JOHN KING Jacko Academic Middleport Jacko was always a quiet boy, but what a change has taken place this yearl When you first hear a remark from him it does not strike you as being funny, but just think it overl A great center on Blythe's football team, Jacko has a favorite pastime, riding around in a coal truck with side-kick, Howie. MICHEAL KETRICK Mike Commercial Cumbola Mike is the shortest fellow in his class. More can be said for his wonderful singing voice. Asan enter- tainer Mike is sure to succeed for he certainly did his share in entertaining his class. CARL KLEIN ucuckyn Commercial Brockton Brockton brings forth a good looking lad to the class of 52 . Cucky may alarm you by his quiet look butwherever there is fun he can be found in the midst of it. Although he didn't participate in any sports he is a great sport fan. The class of 52 wishes you luck and success in the future WALTER MARMAS uwal 'yn Academic New Philadelphia Here is a boy who likes the outdoors. He spends most of his spare time taking in the offerings of Mother Nature. Wally was never known to go in a deep freyv-rl over anything. As for studies Wally was never known to suffer severe eyestrain from poring over books or burn- ing the midnight oily his happy disposition will pave his future road. MARY MILOT ll Mamell Commercial Brgckfon Good things come in little packages, and that goes for our Mame. Mame's ability for making friends accounts for her popularity. When it comes to athletics she is a whiz. We want to wish you all the luck in the world in whatever you may undertake. ADAM NOTHSTEIN Yadum Commercial Kaska Neveradull momentwhen Adam is around. The class of 52 would be very dull without him. He hails from Kaska but is seen more in Middleport. What's the attraction Yadum ? Could it be a certain miss? We wish Adam luck in all his future undertakings. HELENE O'NElLL llcoseyll Academic Middleport Middleport should be proud of this girl who is well known. Notonly isshe an eager sports fan of Blythes, but also of other schools. Helene is eager to learn and studies earnestly. Dancing and movies occupy her leisure moments. May the world smile on you Helene. ELIZABETH ORLOFF ll ll Commercial Midd I eport She's much too sweet to be described as glamorous, and much too pretty fo be attractive. Let's settle for very sweet and very pretty, add also a pleasing person- olity. These three describe our Betty. She is usually found baby sitting in Coaldale. Luck and success in the future, Betty. MARY PALKO Pol Iy Commercial Middleport Polly hails from the fair city of Middleport. Her hearty laugh makes you forgetall your troubles. She has a friendly greeting for everyone she meets. What may be her aim in life is, as yet, unknown. We know she will succeed. Best of luck always. JOSEPH PUPNICK ll Joel! Academic New Philadelphia Joe has beena faithful member of the senior class throughout the year. His swell personality has eased the hearts of his classmates. If you're ever in doubt where Joe might be found, why not try the restaurant? You'lI never go wrong. We also owe our thanks to him for do- ing a swell iobas a senior editor. I JOHN ROMPALO A Mase Academic Cumbola We heard of students eating goldfish and phono- graph records, but Mose's lunch is the most amazing feature of the cafeteria, for his appetite surpasses that of anyone assembled. Mase has sparked the basketball team to many a victory with his performances on the hardwood. Here's wishing you luck and success in life. DAVID SCHANE Schanie Commercial Cumbola Who's that curly headed fellow coming down the corridor, none other than Schanie. Howdo you happen to keep those curls in we'd Iiketoknow. Dave is a great sportsman who took part in Football and Basketball. He spends most of his leisure time at Sonny's. With your pleasing personality and winning ways we know you will succeed in the future. ANNA MAE SMOLUK Blondie Commercial New Philadelphia Never a dull moment when Blondie is around. Her motto is Live and be Happy. Anna Mae was one of our top stars on the basketball court. Here's wishing you the best of everything, to a real pal. AGNES SMULLEN 'lAggien Commercial Cumbola 'Be seen and not heard. This applies to Aggie who is one of the quieter members of our class. When you're looking for her don'tforgettotry the hosie. What- ever her ambitions are we know this friendly lass will succeed. v RUTH STE PHE NS Ruthie Commercial Middleport Ambitious and efficient that's Ruthie. She is one of the more industrious members of our class. Whether in school or out she is cheerful and gay. Her winning ways will help her succeed in everything she undertakes. JOSEPH SUB ll-joel! Academic Middleport Well, if it isn't the one and only Joe Sub. He was rated the best dressed boy in high school. Joe certainly did his share on the basketball team. After graduation Joe plans to enter the Navy. E MARY SUBALESKY Subbie Academic Valley Furnace Rahl Rahl Rahl When Mary yells you can see her dork hair bobbing up and down among the glory of the cheerleaders. School spirit is reflected in everything she does. A more sincere girl would be hard to find. Keep .it up Subbie and you will go right to the top. JOAN TO BACK Joanie Commercial Midd l eport Joanie is one at the friendliest members of our class. We believe the reasons to be her merry ways and charming manners. She is a sensation on the basketball court, and also with a certain guy. To this attractive lass we wish the best life can give. WILLIAM TOMEY Q Bender Academic New Philadelphia Never a dull moment when Bender is around. He always has a smile for everyone. If you want advice on baseball, Bender is an authority on the subiect. His ambition is to become a baseball manager. Best wishes in the future. JOHN VERACCO ll Shay!! Academic Kaska Shay is a shy fellow who has never macle an enemy. But then how could he? He is such an agreeable personp so gracious and kind. We all appreciate the fact that he never holds a grudge. Lots of luck Shay and may you go through life with a smile. VICTORIA VIDZICKI Vickie Commercial Tumbling Run Don't let this quiet lass mislead you, because' she is always ready for fun whether in or out of school. Vickie is friendly and has a sweet disposition. She is always ready to give a helping hand to everyone. To you, Vickie, we wish the best of luck always. WILLIAM ZACKO ll ll Academic New Philadelphia A dark, curly haired boy is Bunky . A pleasant little fellow who is really o lot of fun. Gallant is the word for Bunky. He is our Humphrey Bogart, but more than that, he isabitlike SirWaIter Raleigh, too. Bunky is well liked and we feel that he can make something in life, so here's wishing you luck. CLASS COLORS: E CLASS FLOWER: Blue and White Yellow Rose CLASS MOTTO: Find a way or make one. CLASS ADVISORS: Mrs. Bernadette Wilson Mr. Michael Kurek 7 GERALD INE ZEMBAS Il o Commercial Silver Creek Ginna is a friendly lass, and is usually found doing her shorthand. She certainly deserves credit for she has the brain for transcribing. Gin plans to be a secretary, at this she is sure to succeed. JEAN ZUBRIS Jeanie Academic New Phildelphia Who's that leading the cheerleaders? Why it's none other than Jeanie. Jean has a beautiful voice of which she can be proud of. Jean plans to go in training to be a Lab Technician. To you we wish the best of luck. 'f'2 QJWWWL glwflgfeeb 62' K hfrdnsinln n J O 0 f F I' 'fwwr WMM fwm 4 Jwuitrwd- 97Zw5Lf -ff'9M v' sf' WW Quwffafpuw wa ' ' Pl Mt' 'S' 11, . ww ml bf 'fbnuidui - L M:w'l6AmeluJ.--Q.amwaAv'wM .ef,n.w.Z5w6,-- af,mW,.- Hmmm QQ' S XXX? NN GX ,YN v Q xbb ?.f 3996 'W j m - .Qs -29. 0 gf - EQ? Q. 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We, who were so very intelligent, according to our own humble opinion, could not even find a classroom for the first few days. During the year we became adiusted and were looking forward to the minstrel which was under the supervision of Mr. Rompalo and Mr. Kurek. We are proud to say that many of our classmates performed like professionals in this great event. Reossembl ing for our second year of high school, we noticed some new faces among us, but some of the old ones could not be seen. Being second year students, we enjoyed watching the bewilderment of the freshmen, and feeling a trifle superior, we lost no time in antagonizing them. In that year the activities were limited. As Juniors, we looked forward to a year overflowing with activities. There was the Minuet which was gracefully danced by the chosen members of our class. Again, we noticeda lossof some friends--Edward Stutz, Jerry Toomey, John Eames, Patrick Tobin, and Don Murphy--who volunteered for the armed services. A never to be forgotten event was the Senior Prom, the first formal dance for most of us. Our vacation soon rolled around and our iunior year was over. We returned to school for our last year, one which will live in our memories forever. Attending school this year seemed different from previous years. As underclassmen we dis- liked school as most underclassmen do, but this being our last year we began to wonder. We revived the traditional Halloween Party which proved to be a howling success. Also, the Juniors held their annual Junior Prom which was enioyed by all who attended. Toward mid-year we devoted more time to our studies and began working on the Hil ltopper . We are looking forward to the minstrel which is bound to be a success. and we are also planning for our Senior Ball, two events which we will always remember. . As the year began to draw to a close, and after we remembered all the important events, we now began to look forward to the day we would graduate. Although we shall leave, part of us will always remain at Blythe High. We will always have fond memories of the school we grew to know so well. I GPH E C Y QA55 PR I Having time on my hands, Idecided to do some window shopping in the great me- tropolis of New York. Walking along fifth avenue, I was attracted by a quaint old bookshop. Its window display contained many fascinating books. Glancing over each book, my eyes fell on one book far back in the corner, partly obscured from view. No, it couldn't bel I looked again. Yes, my eyes weren't deceiving me. It was a I952 edition of the Hilltopper. My curiosity being aroused, I entered the shop and asked for the book. Browsing thru the pages, many familiar scenes flashed before me. I began to feel drowsyp my brain dulled. A host of faces appeared before me. The first one I made out clearly was that of WILLIAM TOMEY. He was managing the Philadelphia Phillies. Judg- ing from the smile on Bender's face, the Phils must have had a good season. Then I was disturbed by many voices, coming from what appeared to be a huge switchboard. There in the midst of many telephone operators I spied BETTY ORLOFF. By gosh, she's the cutest lil' operator this side of the Mississippi. 'Next, an immense Capitol theatre flashed before me. Lo and behold, who was managing it--none other than JEANIE HYER. Part of the vaudeville show which was be- ing featured appeared. I caught a glimpse of JEAN ZUBRIS singing as beautifully as whenshe was in high school. She was accompanied on the piano by LAVERNE FOLWEILER. Together they were tops! As this scene disappeared, a car lot came into view. The huge neon sign read, The JOE DEVLIN Packard Enterprises. Packy looked very prosperous as he was com- pleting a transaction selling one of his very latest Packards. Then Washington D. C. flashed before me. Here I saw,JOAN TOBACK and GERALDINE ZEMBAS doing secretarial work for our president. Those girls certainly traveled far on the bumpy road to success. Speaking of success, a newspaper clipping caught my eye. It says that HOWIE FEES and WALTER MARMAS iust returned from a hunting expedition in South Africa. The boys were very successful iudging from the trophies they returned with. Howie and Willie told reporters their success was due to the expert craftsmanship of their guns. When asked who was responsible for the making of them, they replied that it was one of our former classmates ADAM NOTHSTEIN. Adam's mechanical ability has taken him far. The next fact to appear was RUTH STEPHENS'. She looked very trim and pretty operating a florist shop all her own. Ruth had the television turned on in her shop. Here I had the opportunity of seeing The MICHAEL KETRICK Show --a half hour of Mike's songs. What more can you askl Following this show an all-star East West football game was televised. The coach of the Eastern team was our own JACKIE ROMPALO. Two outstanding players on his team were FRANK GANIS and JOE SUB formerAB. H. S. classmates of Jack's. Incidentally, both boys won All-American berths from a maiority of the great sportwriters of that season. Turning off the television set, my interest was diverted to MARY SUBALESKY. She was manager of the Grace Shop. Its no wonder Subbie was such an excellent dresser in high school. Then I heard an airplane roar past. To my surprise, I found out that the hostess of the plane was HELEN O'NElLL. Hei'e's hoping Helene doesn't ever get air sick. The view of the plane getting dimmer and dimmer, a hospital came into sight. As I entered, I noticed a group of doctors talking excitedly in the corridor. Thinking there had been an accident, I went to investigate, however I was mistaken for I noticed the doctors attentions were focused on two nurses. Looking closer, I recognized the nurses namely HELEN ESTERLEY and VICTORIA VIDZICKI. Hmml lwonder why the girls entered that profession. Another face which qnpeared at the next instant was that of AGNES FIGEL. As she smiled to me, I noticed that she had chosen to be a beautician for her life's career. Our hats off to Aggie.' She certainly was doing a wonderful iob. Next to Aggie's shop was a dentist's office. The dentist turned out to be JOSEPH PUPNICK. Joe certainly has received his share of success. Joe told me he had an excellent receptionist. Being curious, I asked who she was. Dr. Pupnick called her. Coming thru the doorway, bygone memories told me that it was ANNA MAE SMOLUK. I'll bet Anna Mae was a big comfort to many of the patients. I was then interrupted by the heavenly odor of delicious food being prepared. The odor was coming from Ciro's, the most famous restaurant in New York City. The manager told me that the restaurant became famous through MARY PALKO, who was in charge of preparing the food. My head began spinning rapidly. This was due to the appearance of a roller skating rink. Inside, o roller derby was in progress. Isaw DAVID SCHANE and JOE GUSTITUS leading their respective teams to success. After the Mirage vanished the faces of MAME MILOT and DOROTHY CONNELLY passed before me. Since they had always been together in school, so they were now, and as usual having a lot of fun. Their car had broken down right on Broadway. As a policeman came over, we noticed he was none other than JOHN VERACCO Because we' had to wait for a mechanic to come, I inquired of the girls as to what they were doing. Both were receptionists for the famous Detective Agency Law and Order. We went to see if the mechanic had arrived, and to our surprise it was CARL KLEIN who was now known for being a mechanic wizard. Next, I went into a large Hotel. It had the reputation of being the most popular spot in the whole world and why shouldn't it be with none other than JACK KING and BUNKY ZACKO as the proprietors. In the crowd of celebrities I noticed a movie star. As I approached, I recognized her as being NANCY BURKE and with her was AGNES SMULLEN, who had married a famous movie producer in Hollywood. Slowly the faces began to fade and as I came out of oblivion, I noticed that I had been there for some time. But I shall always remember that wonderful day in that little old bookshop. ll rrfJIP'C- I x ' , S wwf V ,lr ffl -'itfsiiwxxbii f - .5 an -' f ' S I tif f? A495 ' 1 Q rj ell f' 9 af . I I' A if I F 'E S cf, 5 f fflfl fifzfg C, , '---4 sion of We, the class of 1952, of Blythe Township High School, being in compl a sound mind and body, do bequeath to you our last will and testament. ete posses- To Mr. Nash and Mr. Gibbons, our gratitude for their useful advice. To the faculty we leave many thanks for their kind assistance and patience while teaching us. We leave to God, the right to guide us in doing what is best. To Mary Jane Petronis, NANCY BURKE'S gift for learning. To Margaret Schneider, DOROTHY CONNELLY bequeaths her most pleasing per- sonality. To Bob Raess, PACKY DEVLlN'S sense of humor. To Josie Kasper and Betty Mihalshick, HELEN ESTERLEY and JEAN ZUBRIS' position as co-captains of the cheerleaders. To Charles Stefanick, HOWARD FEES leaves his art for skipping school. QHe got away with it tool ' To Betty Fernando, AGNES FlGEL'S habit of rushing to the cafeteria for chairs. To Ethel Mullen, LAVERNE FOLWElLER'S favorite saying Who Me? to use in Mr. Malone's class. To Joe Carroll, FRANCIS GANIS leaves his ability on the football field. To Catherine Demsky, JEAN HYER'S corny iokes and many laughs. fNever a dull moment when Jean is around.l To Phillip Mulhall, MICHAEL KETRICK'S ability to keep Sonny Jim company. To John Gossick, JOHN KING leaves his easy going manner. To Paul Yacobusky, CARL KLEIN'S quiet ways in class. To George Ney, WALTER MARMAS' love for the outdoors. To Loretta Petrush, MARY MlLOT'S happy-go-lucky disposition. lAlways stay happy is Mary's motto.l ' To Harry Mistishin, ADAM NOTHSTElN'S iob as repairman for Mr. Gibbons. QA job well clone, indeed.l ' 'en 4 X To Marie Carroll, HELENE O'NElLL'S friendly smile. To Mary Louise Lazusky, BETTY ORLOFF'S carefree attitude. To Anne Harvilla, MARY PALKO'S hearty laugh. To Tony Ketrick, JOSEPH PUPNICK'S height. QDon't get airsick, Tony.l To Tom Margle, JACK ROMPALO leaves his exceptionally good appetite. IGod helps those that help themselves, is Jack's motto.l To Ed Strauss, DAVID SCHANE'S curly hair. To Kay Martin, ANNA MAE SMOLUK'S post on the student council. To Florence Oler, AGNES SMULLEN'S quiet but winning ways. To Ann Coyle, RUTH STEPHENS' ability to sing well. I To Mike Nevada, JOSEPH SUB'S neat appearance. To Marie Ganis, MARY SUBALESKY'S ability as a cheerleader. To Alice Tomalavage, JOAN TOBACK'S intelligence. To Jackie Gibson, WILLIAM TOMEY'S ability to tell jokes in Mr. McDonalds class. To Charles Smerlick, JOHN VERACCO'S seat on the Kaska school bus. To Julanne Bobal, VICTORIA VlDZlCKI'S position as president of the student council. To Charles Snukis, WILLIAM ZACKO'S skill for being tardy every day. To Dolores Grigalonis, GERALDINE ZEMBAS' excellent memory. To this document we do attach the seal of the class of l952, and do hereby request that it be executed as written 'N CLASS PUEM On this page we take a chance, To give you the seniors at a glance. First we bring you Nancy Burke, As president of our class, she did wonderful work Dotsy Connelly, a cute young girl, Has many a boy's heart in a whirl. Packy Devlin loves to tease, When it comes to sports, he's at his ease Howie Fees has his own rule, To make passing grades without going to school Agnes Figel, a very cute miss, Always happy and full of bliss. Laverne Folweiler is always ready to play When we want music, lively and gay. Slugger Ganis is our football star I With a well-known college, we know he'll go for Joe Gustitis, the romeo of our class, Can win the heart of any lass. Jeanne Hyer likes to make noise, Not only that--she likes the boys. Around the girls, Mikie Ketrick is shy, But they all think he's a wonderful guy Jacko King appears to be quiet, But out of class, he's really a riot. Carl Klein hails from Brockton way, Always quiet, with not much to say. Wally Marmas loves to hunt and fish, To spend life outdoors is his one wish. Mary Milot is activeiin gym, Always full of pep and vim. Adam Nothstein, with his hammer and bar He really keeps the school up to par. Helene O'Neill withher smiling eyes, Has no trouble attracting the guys. Betty Orloff is very polite, The boys all admire her with delight. CLASS POEM Mary Palko, a girl full of zest, Give her the work and she'll do the rest. Joe Pupnick is handsome and tall, As everyone knows, he played swell Football. .lack Rompalo loves to eat, As our basketball star, he can't be beat. Dave Schane attracts all the girls, It could be his ways, but we know its hi Anna Mae Smoluk, so blonde and fair, Never has a worry or a care. Agnes Smullen is easy to please, There's always Dugan to set her at ease. Now Ruth Stephens we must not forget, Because that would be to our regret. Mary Subalesky has got what it takes, But she won't give the boys a break. Joe Sub is handsome and neat, Always best-dressed and a star athlete. Joan Toback, so tall and slim, ls usually found with a certain him. Bender Tomey is dark and small, As the class optimist, he's liked by all. John Veracco acts so very shy, But as everyone knows, he's an A-l guy. Victoria Vidzicki and her winning ways, s curls. Will long be remembered after our senior days. Bunky Zacko never utters a peep, He's usually found catching up on his sleep. Geraldine Zembas seldom utters a word, Her motto is Be seen and not heard. Jeanne Zubris loves to dance, She really keeps the boys in a trance. The executive type who is quite an athlete, Miss Helen Esterley we'd like you to meet. The time has come to start our life's trend, For our poem, like our school days has come t o an end Qnfutgragfzg fknfnfgragixgf Ilfffl 11113 GK xg! PC3, , D I 1 COQ . Mr. 8- Mrs Mr.,8- Mrs Mr. 81 Mrs Mr. 8. Mrs Mr. 8. Mrs Mr. 8. Mrs Mr. 8. Mrs Mr. 8, Mrs. Mr. 8. Mrs Mr. 8. Mrs Mr. 8. Mrs Mr.8.Mrs PATRONS 8. PATRONESSES Frank Harry Esterley Micheal Figel Al 'Folweiler Micheal Connelly Sr. Charles Ganis Andrew Milot William O'Neill Stanley Orloff Roy Schane Adam Smoluk Anthony Smullen Mr. 8. Mrs Charles Toback Mr. 8m Mrs John Veracco Mrs. Mary Vidiicki Mrs. Mary Zacko Mr. 8i Mrs. Edward Zembas Mr. 8- Mrs. Joe Zubris A Friend The Jewel Box Tuchler's Paramount Shoe Store Mack's Studio A Friend Dr. John Ryan Dr. Asher Mr. 81 Mrs. Frank Rompalo Mr. 8. Mrs. Robert McGowan Butch 8. Bum Mr. John G. Kehlor J. E. Schwab Kutash's Store Mr. 8. Mrs. Walter Galuska Mr. 8. Mrs. John Mazar Pitkus Grocery Store Dr. Leo Perloski Mrs. Leo Perloski Susylo's Ice Cream Store Len Earbe Jr. A Friend Bobby's Grocery Store Al's Confectionery Stiney Kubilus, Cleaners Dr. H. O. Clappier Dr. J. E. Grabarek Post Cleaners 8. Dyers Owen's Bakery Grimes 81. Hower Zercly's Cafe Anna McGee, Candy 8. Newspapers Nick's John Callery Smith Photo Studio M..-,.ms'::1R 'X 4 ... Visit Our .llodern Slullio at 126 .Yorlh l'1'nlrv Slrvef flfity Hall Hlockj 'Iliff-9l'i1If?, Pa. QS'?xx5liL2l5?5' 5 YQXQVTQTQQS-'A K. M. F. COAL ERVIUE MIDDLEPORT, PENNSYLVANIA Compliments of SABlSKY'S CAFE Main Street Midclleport, Pennsylvania . Compliments of LANSF0llll MARBLE and GRA ITE C0. Lansofrd, Pennsylvania District Manager - Walter Weiss Silver Creek 2797 Congratulations To The Class Of I952 And Parents Tool CLAWSO 'S YOUR JEWELERS IN POTTSVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA PURITY B0'l Il.l G C0 S. A. TOMALONIS Main and Washington Streets Middleport, Pennsylvania Phone: Silver Creek 3001 The Class of '52 takes this means to thank the advertisers for their support in the publishing of this Yearbook. Patronize theml Also, our appreciation is extended to Inter- Collegiate Press, Kansas City, to the Smith Photo Studio, Pottsville, and to the clergy of the Holy Family Church, New Philadelphia, for theirsplen- did co-operation and to those of the class who, financially played their part. COMPLIME NTS OF GIIIIII WILL H0 E CIIIIPA Y IIUBEIIT N. STEIN General Insurance FIRE, AUTOMOBILE, PUBLIC LIABILITY, WORK- MEN'S COMPENSATION, CONTRACTOR'S EQUIPMENT, SURETY BONDS 90 Valley Street New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Phone: Silver Creek 2431 I I WAGNEIIS DAIRY PIIIIIIUCTS I CONGRATULATIONS CLASS OF 1952 P0'I'ISIIILLE REPUBLICAN IIAYMONII I. BIIENANII LAW OFFICES Pottsvi I Phone: Pottsvi I Ie 4565 SELIGMAN'S and CII., INC. Where high school graduates are thoroughly trained for fine, responsibleposirions in the Steno- s. 2 Sout Centre tree , o svn e, enn y v Pofrsville Wafer Co. Building Telephone I8l8 Compliments of THE EVENING UHHUNIULE I , Poftsville, Pennsylvania THE PUTTSIIILLE .IUUHNAL H. H. IINAPP LEATHER GOODS AUTO SUPPLIES HH. .IUHN L. ELANIGAN UHNEY ISLAND LUNCH Compl imenfs of F. and F. MANUFACTURING C0.. INC. and IIASIIA. MAN.UFAC'I'UHING CU. SAHA'S BEAUTY SHOP Kaska, Pennsylvania The Store With Better Values U ITEII FURNITURE UU. 300 North Centre Street, Pottsville, Pa. Phone 4733 Good Health To All From AYLUR' REXALL TURE I3 S. Centre Street, Pottsville, Pennsylvania EERRE CE BEVERAGE C0 MANUFACTURERS New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania YIIER' BETTER MEATS AND GROCERIES Phone 2l06 New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania ATHA ' Five Floors Of Fine Furniture I22 S. Centre Street Pottsville, Pennsylvania Open Evenings By Appointment Phone 4560 .loin Our Furniture Club Compliments Of WU IIER RAR GRILLE SUMMIT HILL CONGRATULATIONS MARRLE and GRA ITE UU BA LEU and Il Summit Hill, Pennsylvania General Store Pottsvil le, Pennsylvania Something from Green's is always something special. GIIEE ' Quality Jewelers For I05 Years Il0U'IIlICH' Style Centre Of Schuylkill Co. Pottsville, Pennsylvania YOU MARRY THE GIRL . . We'II Fumish the home! II AIAIEII' Good Furniture Since I874 510-I2-I4 N. Centre Street Pottsville, Pennsylvania HIIWAIIII WILLIAM co PLUMBING AND HEATING Tamaqua, Pennsylvania KLAZAS TIIIIE 36 Water Street New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania MEATS -- GROCERIES Compliments Of DR. and MII . CIEAIE 'IIZERIAY BEIINARITS HARDWARE PLUMBING -- HEATING HARDWARE Operated By Bernard Lokitus Phone 4601 Water Street New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania SUCCESS To The Class-Of '52 B IIKE' CAFE Compliments of A FRIEND EWBEIIIIY' WEST BROAD STREET Tamaqua, Pennsylvania SINTSIINS PHOTO FINISHING SERVICE Maude M. Sinton, Prop. 217 S. Centre Street Pottsville, Pa. Compliments of TAR CA DY CIIMPA Pottsvil Ie, Pennsylvania Y COMPLIMEN TS OF DII. S. C. A HER Compliments of wo . C. HAUDI WESTINGHOUSE APPLIANCES Plumbing - Heating - Hardware Phone Silver Creek 3811 New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Flowers For All Occasions THOMAS H. TEPHE FLORIST Phone Tamaqua 270-J-I Middleport, Pa. Compliments of GUEIIS DAIRY Tumbling Run ALL DAIRY PRODUCTS AND DAIRY BAR COMPLIMENTS OF Compliments To The 1952 Graduates GO0D INTENT FIRE CUMPANY New Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Tamaqua, Pennsylvania NATIUNAL STORE GEURGE L. MEREDITH KElLMAN'S SHOE S'l'0RE ETTA's STEAK HOUSE S- S WEISS DEPARTMENT STORE Pottsville, Pennsylvania qu ' Y A Square Deal To All J- KEMPLE YURKVILLE CAMERA SHOP SERVICE STATTTN ANOCO PREMIUM GAS BEVERLY HIIP Phone L40 DR. LEO II. MILLER RR. A. A. HELLER I8 N. Centre Street, Pottsville, Pennsylvania OPTQMETRISTS HOUSE OF FASHION 9 South Centre Street, Pottsville, Pennsylvania IM CIIWEILER' CONFECTIONERY The Home Of Quality I7 N. Centre Street Pottsville, Pennsylvania PAIILS MUSIC S'I'0RE Next To The Armory Pottsville, Pennsylvania . Lester . Hardman . Harrington PIANOS . Minipiano . Jansen . Poole . Lowrey Organs.Mass Chimes. Baldwin Organ The Richest Child Is Poor Without A Musical Education Compliments Of IIR. THIIMA J. SHORE CONGRATULATIONS Class of I952 RRHIIRAII' 6-8 North Centre Street Pottsvil Ie , Pennsylvania IIIIRIIRI ' FUR ITURE 'IIIRE I08-IIO East Broad Street, Tamaqua 217 Second Street, Coaldalel 1vw ' 5 9, if 'X ,af .sm 'K A gi xx K Pk it Q 3 X x -wnkmw .wewwi N. 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