Bradford High School - Resume Yearbook (Bradford, OH)

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 We sailed the following day on that monstrous greyhound of the Atlantic. As I was standing along the starboard rail one day the kindly faced captain came walking by. His face seemed familiar and in a moment I recognized him as Emmet Myers. He invited me to the cabin and we had a good chat. He said the business manager of the company was in his stateroom next door and that it was Charles Hart. I stared a minute and then remembered the business quality of Charles and that the company could not have gotten a better man. His wife was Helen Deeter and they invited me to visit them at their home in Washington. I told them about the proposed reception and they were glad to know of it and wished to have it in their home. I consented for my part and that seemed to settle it in their minds. I at once mailed cards to the other members of the class and I knew they would be satisfied. When I went to the reception room that night I found that Mildred Erisman and Ruth Hill were entertaining the crowd by music, fancy dances and readings. They were very proficient in their line and were highly paid. They were enthusiastic over the proposed reception and said they wouldn’t miss it for a farm. We landed early the next morning and I hurried to the Embassy headquarters at Washington. I made my report and was leaving when up came Ivor Kepner and his wife Vione Fahnestock. They were in deep trouble. Ivor was Professor of Science at Harvard and had made a patent which had been stolen. He wished some information on how to get it back or how to keep other people from getting the patent. I told him to go with me to the patent office. We went and asked for the person in charge. Presently a very stately lady entered. It was Alice Brant. In these days of equal rights she had been appointed to this important position and I can say it could not have been in better hands. She fixed Kepner up all right. I at once told them of the plans and they agreed to be there. I then left them and went over to the Senate Chamber. When I entered a lady was making a wonderful speech and who could it be but Esther Kiehl. She was elected to the Senate from Ohio and was the Republican leader. The fifteenth broke bright and warm. At six o’clock the guests began arriving and at last we thought they were all here but the butler entered and announced Prof. C. O. Taylor. We were certainly glad to see him and above all learn of his having been awarded the Noble Prize for the knowledge he had given to the world in Social Science. We enjoyed ourselves immensely and many toasts were given but the last one was to the good old Class of “22” of dear old B-H-S. —M. W. Page Twenty-six

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 rttinr (Class Prophecy In May, 1922 we were 18 strong and on that memorable day, about the 26th, T think it was, we were handed our diplomas and were given a push off into the sea of life. We went into every direction and into all occupations. This was the last I heard of some of the class for a number of years. In the meantime I had graduated from the Illinois State University of Law and had practiced law in several States. Later I was sent as a member on an embassy to Hong Kong, China. I was relieved in December, 1938. I had decided to go back to U. S. by the Pacific to San Francisco. A few days before I was to depart there came in an urgent request from someone to see me immediately. I was very busy and when he was admitted I did not look up from my work immediately. When I did I nearly went through the floor for who was it but Lawrence Hollopeter. I had a chat with him and found out he was an importer of goods to U. S. He was very rich and was going back to U. S. by the overland route through Europe and urged me to accompany him. I consented and he went to luncheon with me. I found to my delight that his wife was Elise Hahn, my old classmate. The Egyptian Revolution had just closed and we went down through Egypt on a short excursion. The people were very poor after the war, but were very happy to be freed from England. The American Red Cross were doing relief work. We went to their headquarters for passes to go through the debris. The lady at the desk looked familiar and we found that it was Fay Sotell. She said she had some other girls from B. H. S. in the service and we could see them at dinner if we would remain. We were glad to do this. As soon as it was noon we anxiously awaited the arrival of the ladies. When they did arrive we were overjoyed to see Elizabeth Layer and Leah Phillips. We were glad to learn that the Egyptians were fast getting back to normalcy and that they would no longer need help. The girls were soon to sail for U. S. We would soon be sailing for the good old country also, and arranged for a meeting in Washington on January 15. All of the class were to be notified and a grand celebration was to be held. That night we were off to Spain. A great bull-fight was to be held the next day and we decided to attend. Just before it was time to start the bull fighter was announced with great ceremony as he was the king in all his line. He was Clarence McGriff. We were astonished to see our old friend in such a daring role as this. He lived up to his name and soon was the victor. We told him of the proposed meeting. He said he needed rest and would be there. We went on to Paris and there found Cora Hartle taking a leading part in one of the great Operas then playing in that great city. We went to see her but could not remain for the opera as we were soon to sail on the Leviathan for U. S. from London and had to get there. We went to London by airplane. Here we found that the king was being entertained that afternoon by the great American pianist, George Beachler. He had made such rapid stride in music that he was known as the wonderman of the age. Page Twenty-five

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 AiUttre tn tljr ilumora To you Juniors we must give our final advice, for you have been under our rule for the last three years and cannot get along without it. You have been good children for these years and your motto has been “obedience” (for you had to). You have always been good and meek as lambs and we honor you for it. As you go on through life you will look to this and thank us many times over on bended knee. Remember, we all love you, and whenever you wish to know anything, ask us, and we will tell you willingly. We have always been kind and loving to you as a parent to an only child. Therefore we give you this parting advice. (1) . When you have been absent or late to school never forget to have your little slip of paper (excuse) in your pocket. (2) . Give strict attention in all your classes for you know we all did. (3) . Never write on the desks. (4) . When you are told to do something, do not argue but be obedient as you always have done for us. (5) . And for your dear little sakes do not allow a pony to carry you to any of your classes, for they will always be kicking. (6) . The girls of the Senior Class advise the girls of the Junior Class to take Civics instead of Agriculture. (7) . Always keep your typewriting dues paid up. (8) . Do not make fun of the Freshies, but help them on their path as we have always helped you. (9) . Do not chew gum. (10) . Do not throw fine paper on the floor; when you get older you will know why. (11) . Do not go to sleep in your classes for you will get a zero. (12) . On Monday mornings show the teachers you have good lessons, even if you have been up late the night before. (13) . Never whisper except when the teacher’s back in turned. (14) . Encourage all athletic sports. (15) . Do not loiter in the halls during intermission. (16) . Always honor the colors of the Bradford High. We have spent many sleepless nights and much valuable time in writing your advice. We, as ysur superiors, think that you should consider this in deep, thoughtful meditation. Also that, as you have always looked to us for everything, we feel that it will be unsafe and very dangerous for you to attempt anything alone, so we ordain that you shall forever and ever be under our rule. We will guide and help you through the life’s rugged paths. Come to us and we will always cheer you with a smile. Let us give you one more command before we leave you. Promise to follow us and make your annual a success and we will swear by our success that you will be rewarded many times. Page Twenty-seven