Columbian High School - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Tiffin, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1931 volume:

M 9he .93lue and 19oldiT-.- ' lf! Ks v-N , uv , . A s.fr5g.g6:-U ok A L he . N N I l 9 E-5 Q1 1931 9he 93lue and oId COPYRIGHTED, 1981 HELEN DREITZLER Editor-in-Chief THOMAS DOWNEY Business Manager 1931 ..3-- L. -Tghe Zlue and fold TEIE BLUE AND GOLD I PUBLISHED BY THE SENIOR CLASS OF THE COLUMBIAN HIGH SCHOOL AT TIFFIN, OHIO VOLUME FIFTEEN H 1931 H --3... -'-'- -9he Zlue and old F OREWORD .Q The purpose of this book is to re- late the accomplishments and the am- bitions of the Senior Class of 1931 and to preserve them for the future. In it We have combined what We hope will be joys, pleasure, and fond mem- ories for us all when we are nearing the end of our journey and look back upon our school days. May We never forget the happy hours We have spent within the Walls of dear old T. H. S. If this annual brings as much pleasure to those who read it, as it has to those who have made it, we shall feel that We have accomplished something worth-while. We have tried to make this an annual which will always be cherished and held dear by those of Whose school days it is a part. We hope we have suc- ceeded. 1931 ,4-,, .f .,...-'-lghe Zlue and 190141.-+..:...'-'-'- To Charles A. Krout Superintendent of Tiffin Public Schools The Class of 1931 affectionately dedicates this volume. No Columbian High School graduating class can again have such a privilege as ours for at least forty years. That is the span of time Mr. Krout has served the boys and girls of Tiffin. Beginning as a teacher in the High School at Monroe Street in 1890 he became Principal the same year. He served as the first Principal of Columbian High until 1900, and for thirty-one years he has been Superintendent of the Public Schools. The full story of the schools since 1890 and his service in them would fill a considerable volume. As we, the Class of 1931 know him, here are some of the reasons we honor him: He knows no favorites except those who are honest, earnest, and square. He instantly detects sham and insincerity and has little patience with them. He makes no compromise with wrong. His promised word is as good as his bond and is never broken. He loves and understands youth, although he does not 'wear his heart on his sleeve.' He takes an interest and a pride in youth when it achieves things worth while. In a word, he has all the old-fashioned virtues which will never go entirely out of date. Is there any wonder that the class of 1931 will always be proud that we complete our public school career at the same time Mr. Krout com- pletes his? We are taking our first steps out into the World alone. Mr. Krout will perhaps, in a few more years take his last steps. But they will not be alone. There will be nearly three thousand men and women alumni Whose kindly memories will follow him and as many more who never finished the Public School course who will join us. What a reward! And what a privilege is ours to have known such a man. Something of him will be found in generations to come. Mr. Krout, We, who are about to commence, salute youf' 1931 --5 -,- 9'he Zlue and fold I TABLE OF CONTENTS I 1 I IH Book One - - - Our School I Graduates II Juniors III Sophomores IV Freshmen Book Two - - - School Life Activities II Athletics Alumni Features l IV 1931 -6- I flake' 1001 - wa l l wig? - - . n S -9he .Blue and fold...-.-i.i BOARD OF EDUCATION FRANCIS E. KUHN EARL C. KNAPP FRANCIS R. MANN C. R. KEIL E. A. HASEMEYER The Blue and Gold, Class of '31 is deeply indebted to the Board of Education for their interest in the welfare of our schools. So far as their work is concerned, nothing has been left undone toward the betterment of the happiness, training, and education of the boys and girls of the Tiffin Public Schools. 1931 --7--. - 3 - n 1 9'he :Blue and fold-- '--..'L...-'- T EMM 1931 -9- T ghe .93lue and fold SGM L 1931 -- IQ -- Jhe Zlue and fold 1931 --11- - .ghe .Blue and Z90ld..-l- SUPERINTENDENT C. A. KROUT 1931 -12 -- ---1--:.'9he filue and fold-.l- PRINCIPAL W. W. MARTIN 1931 -13- l he Zlue and old il A Mary A. Hartmann, A. B. Emma M Dutt A B Heidelberg College Heidelberg College Engllsh and Literature Chicago University History and Civics Nellie Lorinda Arnold L, S, Foght, A, B, Heidelberg College Heidelberg College HiSt01'Y and PhYSi010SY Mathematics 8: Instrumental Education 1931 --14.. ... he ,Blue and lgold..--l--.-. QWW If Margaret M. Miller, A. B. Ruth Ann Wade, A. B. Miami University Heidelberg College French and Spanish Latin Irvin L- Bailey, B- S- Clarence W. Lutz, A. M State Normal College Heidelberg, Ohio State, Chemistry and Mathematics Columbia Physics and Mathematics 1931 ..15... he Zlue and fold Edna Mae Fisher, A. B. Bernice Shuder Heidelberg College Bowling Green State College English Typing and Stenography x f I , ,J nf f-Vi AA. .fuffivxz Floyd Junkins, B. S. State Normal College Industrial Education 1931 -16- Willis Davidson A. B. Heidelberg A. M. Columbia Early European History .po-Dckaruflaavw 1............ he Zlue and fold Mary H, Herron, A. B, Herman Daniel, A. B. Muskingum College Heidelberg College English and Dramatics History, Latin Occupations l Charlotte Bastian Harry Tone Cincinnati Conservatory of Bowling Green State College Music Book Keeping and Typing 1931 -17.. g 9'he .93lue and fold Dorothy Rechtenwald Miami Domestic Science Bernice Detwiler Bowling Green State College Domestic Arts George Allis Custodian 1931 Mrs. Lulu Craig Attendance Officer ' 9he Zlue and fold MX D U Nl f V LW 5 '21 ,- .1 '+- V 'F W iiiigwt lX'3 'JJKS 1931 ,19- X ROBERT BRUCE Bob President Courtesy brings friendship, advantages, and opportunities. THOMAS DOYVN EY Nim Vice-President I have more under- standing than my teach- ers. DEAN CAMPER, Snook Secretary Ambitious, yet not too much so. KENNETH LAUTZENHEISER Perky Treasurer Witty and happyg a pleasing personality. RICHARD HUNTER Joe E. Too young to know how to behave. Sl e Zlue and fold 1931 RUTH LUST Sadie Valedictorian Witty, original, good natured-a sure cure for the blues. HELEN DREITZLER Gus Salutatorian Your smile's just like the sung We count on you when we're looking for fun. MARY ALICE BARRICK Bonnie Search far and near and o'er the sea No better friend y0u'll find than she. RUTH BECK Betty Blest with that charm, the certainty to please. ELEANORA ALBERT Nora, Studious but full of wit. EDWIN FISHER' Ed The will to do, the courage to dare. ARTHUR RIDDLE Art Hollow smile and wrinkling frown. Come not here. MYRON SMITH Mike They're really great who are truly good. CARL CLEVER CY 'AWhenever there is something to be done, Just ask for Clever-he's the one. JOHN BUSKIRK Johnny We'1l find a Way. he 3lue and old T H S Sl 1931 -21- MADELEINE KELLEY Madge One doer is worth one hundred dreamersf' FLORENCE MCCLURE Torney A musician of note, in the future let's hope. DORIS HARDING Dode Gifted with good na- ture, having a smile for all. Q RUTH BAKER Blondie Quick and lively, hap- py and gay. MARIE PEER Marie Her happy manner drives away the gloom. EVA MILLER Babs ' A thoughtful lass,-sin- cere and true. MYRTLE JONES Jonsey To have a. friend is to be one. MAGDALEEN YEAGER Kitty But the best of your virtues, is your great love of books. ILLANTHA ZEIS Zantic A sweet girl as we all know. Ruth Hart Tillie Wit is an unexpected explosion of thought. he Zlue and fold sn 'W' THS X 1 S. A -A G jp Q64 Sl 5 I 1931 -22 -- HARRY McCRORY Jack The rule of this life is to make business a pleasure and pleasure a business. FRANK FARREL Feno Common sense is not a common thing. VVEBSTER YOUNG Wild Bill A man to Whom one feels free to talkg To dislike him is impossible. LOUIS CHESTER Zip What he don't know ain't worth knowin'. CARL BIN TZ Cocky HNO sinner nor saint perhaps, But well, the very best of chaps. HOVVARD UNSER Howdy Always merry, never gloomy, makes a bright and cheerful friend. PAUL MILLER Paulie Slow and steady Wins the race. CYRIL McCORMICK Cereal We1comed where'er he went, And yalued for himself. HESTER BLACK Blackie His actions speak louder than any Words. CHARLES FEIL Chucks Prepare today for that which is to come tomor- row. 9'he ,Blue and old T H S r Sl A1931 -23- MARGARET VAN TASSEL Peg Made up of wisdom and fun. And enjoying the course of life as it runs. BARBARA RYNION Tabby She liked whate'er she looked upong And her looks went every- where. ZITA REMSBERG Zitta Where theres a will there's a way. GERALD INE SHUMXYAY Jerry Rare compound of quality noble ann true, YVith plenty of sense and good humor, too. EYELYN BEMIS Bobby A Keep your sunny side up. rx FANNY FER-N SCHVVAB Nero She's the kind of girl you like to know. MINNIE SAGER Susie To know her is to love her. VIRGINIA LANG Jinney What e're there be of sorrow, I'll put off till tomorrow. DOROTHY BOWE Dot A maid she is of art- less grace, Gentle of form and fair of face. MILDRED KRAFT Middie Why aren't they all contented like me. he Zlue and old THS Sl 1931 -24 -- Tl-IERON IRVVIN A. I. Happiness is creaper than worry, VVhy pay the higher price? ROBERT RENNINGER Bob Bashfulness is an or- nament of youth. I THOMAS WARD Tom 'tln silence mighty things are wrought. RAY KURTZMAN Ray A noble worker with truth and honor. ROBERT RTN G Ringsie A man of cheerful yesterdays, And confident tomor- rows. HAROLD SCHRICKEL Harold Tended to his own affairs strictly, and made no bragsf' GERALD LUPTON Jerry The world knows little of its greatest men. CHARLES HAYVVARD Charley Gifted with good na- ture, having a smile for all. GEORGE SPECK Speedy t'He's there when it comes to action. CARLYLE WALTER 1Valt His life is private, calm, contemplative. he Zlue and fold THS 1931 -- 25 Zyl MARTHA KOCH Cooky She has a voice of gladness and a smile. BER-NEICE EBERHARD Sandy Life is a span but I enjoy every inch of it. MARGARET SMYTHE Peg Black hair and danc- ing feet, Make our Peggy quite complete. ALICE ALLBAYGH Shorty Never idle a. moment but thrifty and thought- ful of others. ALICE MYERS Bobby So modest, loving and kind , VVith a very clever mind. JUNE HAN NA Junie . To know is to ad- mire. LETHA DUTROW Letha Happiness is the nat- ural flower of beauty. EVELYN VVEAVER Alma Cl1eerf11lnss is an off- shot of goodness and wis- doin. ALIVE DORAN Al In action faithful and in honor clear. LEOLA PRICE Lee She does not need music to charm her Way has in this world, yet she it. he Zlue and old T H S 1931 -25- XVILSON LYDEY Bozo Ah, why should life all labor be? RICHARD POLING Dick He that is of a merry nature hath a continual feast. GERALD RIDDLE Jerry Silence is the greatest art of diplomacy. LOUIS BOES Louie Nothing is so becom- ing as mild behavior. XVILLIAM LONG Bill Always doing his friends good. ROBERT VVILLOUGHBY Bob His capers and his wonders did make the world laugh and wonder. ROBERT BARNES Bob Life to me isa jubi- lee. PAUL FLECHTNER Pablo The greatest truths are the simplest, So are the greatest men. THOMAS SAUNDERS Tonuny A little nonsense now and then, Is relished by the best of men. ROBERT KERN Bob Gentle mein and quiet ways, He is there With the goods on school days. he 53lue and old THS 'v Y 3l 1931 -- 27.. LUCY KNECTRICT Lucy She is the acme of all things accomplished. MARGARET RIDDLE Peg Sometimes I sit and think, Other times I just sit. MA RJORIE STOVER Marj Of cheerful spirit and a willingness to take the world upon her should- ers. ELSIE ZUERN El A quiet lass, there are but few, Who know the treasure held in you. KATHLEEN BEISNER Kate And fair she is if mine eyes be truef' L IONA REYNARD Zeke A quiet mannered lass was she, Courteous and carefree. LILY FOGLEMAN' Pete Intelligence personi- fied. FLORENCE KNORR Flo I never understood it and I suppose I never can. SYLV IA HOVVARD Sliver She speaks, behaves and acts just as she thinks. EVELYN EUHELBARGER Frenchy I find the earth not gray. he Zlue and old THS Q G 'kxfrflkiie eff, Si, 'ff if wiki' Ksglwgai 'V - 'Q T , 1 3 X 1 R if A if 1 we-.T is dh.. L x 1931 -23- ARTHUR BAKER Art The deepest rivers flow with the least sound. HAROLD FISHER Fisher The manly part is to do with might and main what you can do. VIOLET KARP Yi No work is too trif- ling to be well done. MARY RAUDEBAUGH Shorty She is gentle, she is Shy, But there 's mischief in her eye. CATHERINE DENNISON Denny Much Worth and no madness, All good and no baldness. PAUL SMYSER Paulie The best men always prove the wisest, too. CLARENCE BEST Besty He's a worthy gentle- man. ALLAN STOFFER lkey Tho' vanquished, he would argue still. JAMES HAYES Jim Sleep is a blessing- no doubt about it. CLYDE MILLER l 'llrly An affable and court- eous gentleman. he 53lue and fold T H S A 3l 1931 -- 29- MARJORIE RUST Mal-j A lass-she is so won- drous sweet As fair as her you seldom meet. LOUISE CORTHELL Lou Both charming in her manner and Winning in her ways. GERTRUDE CONAGHAN Connie Little people are to be loved and big people to be admired. ELIZABETH MOLINEAUX Puzz The one who is con- tented and is happy all the time, is she who is so pleasant that her smile is sublime. MARIE XVILLIAMS Polly Right noble is her merit. HELEN R-EINBOLT Hank Contented with little and careful with more. R HTH DRUM M Dietle Grace was in all her steps. MARY AGNES SMITH Smitty I hate nobody, I am in charity with the world. M ADELIN E BOLLI NGER Babe 'fIn thy face, I see the map, Of honor, truth and grace. ERDTNE JORDAN Zim Fret and fever, stress and strife, Will not trouble her tran- quil life. HSI 9he 93lue and fold 1931 -30 -- JOHN BOROFF Johnny A blush is beautiful but often inconvenient. RAY ALLBAUGH Ra-y A true friend is for- ever a friend. RALPH HUNDERLOCK Ralph Many things does this man do, He plays and swims well, too. WVADE ESTEP A Red 'AA fine fellow, a good sport, and a staunch friend. HARRY SHRODE spike None but himself can be his parallel. 9he 2-Ilue and fold IN MEMORIAM .8 ROGER MILLER OLLIE WILSON 4 CROSSING THE BAR Sunset and evening star, And one clear call for me. And may there be no moaning at the bar When I Put out to set. For though from out our bourne of time and place The flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot face to face When I have crossed the bar. 1931 -- 31- - '.I 9'he Zlue and fold'--+- .. SENIOR CLASS HISTORY Looking back on that year when we first became the dominating force of the Junior High, we find that our 'freshman days seem more like a mirage than a reality. We were unaware of the fact that we were sup- posed to be green, and, since ignorance is bliss, we spent a very happy year. Our only election that year was for the Tiffinian staff over which Robert Bruce was elected editor. Other activities included band, orchestra, and glee club. The grand climax of our freshman year occurred on Class Night when we presented a play, Patty, the Mouse, and special musical numbers. ' Three yearshave passed since we arrogantly ascended the lofty steps of Columbian and hastily descended to seek side entrances-said action, amidst the haughty glances of the faculty and the knowing looks of upper classmen. Of course, when they realized what fine people we really were, the school became more livable to us insignificant sophsf' Shortly thereafter we held our annual election. Our sophomore offi- CQFS WQTQZ President ..................., .... ..,......... .............,.... L e w is Chester Vice President ...,.... ......... R obert Bruce Secretary ..........,...,............,............................ Helen Dreitzler Treasurer ..,....................,.................................. Webster Young At the same time we chose the American Beauty rose as our flower, American Beautyirose and jade green as our class colors, and ln This Sign, '31, We Conquer, as our motto. Helen Dreitzler, Ruth Lust, Robert Bruce, Lewis Chester, and Wilbert Briney were elected to the Tiffinian staff. Sophomores soon made their entrance into the Hi-Y club, Girl Re- serve, dramatic club, debate, orchestra and glee club. We were well represented in the various sports of the schoolg Thomas Downey was a letter man on the football team, and a majority of the track squad were sophomores. The Sophomore hop was our coming out party, where We made our debut in the social lifefof the school. We came back in the fall with decreased numbers, and a keen sense of importance, much to the consternation of the sophomores. After they were put in their proper place, we turned our thoughts once more to class organization. the theme song of the whole junior year was money, and ways and means of raising it. We were aided in accomplishing this by an excellent selection of class officers who were: President ............................... ........ T homas Downey Vice President ........ ............ L ewis Chester Secretary ...., ..,.,.., ....... EX I adeleine Kelley Treasurer ......... ......... R obert Scheib 1931 -- 32 -- - 1 '9'he .Blue and fold The Tiffinian claimed Helen Dreitzler, Fanny Schwab, Ruth Lust, Dean Camper, Robert Bruce and Lewis Chester. Thomas Downey, Wilbert Briney, and Webster Young were on the crack football team of 1929, while other junior men were successful track candidates. Webster Young, the only track letter man, competed in the high hurdles at Columbus. The main event of the junior year was the banquet with which we feted the Seniors. The elaborate planning and excellent management made this event one of the most successful in the history of the school. Seniors! What importance, what dignity, what privileges, what ac- tivity that name carries with it. During this busy year we elected the following officers to lead us: President ...................... ,...... ........ R o bert Bruce Vice President ......... .,........ T homas Downey Secretary ....,................................. ................. D ean Camper Treasurer ....,.....,................................. Kenneth Lautzenheiser The selection of Blue and Gold representatives was given careful con- sideration, and as a result the staff has proven very efficient. This group includes Helen Dreitzler, Thomas Downey, Madeleine Kelley, Magdalene Yeager, Webster Young, Carl Clever, Florence McClure and Harry Shrode. Lewis Chester and Dean Camper were sent to the Tiffinian staff as editor and business manager, respectively. Other senior members of the staff were Fanny Schwab, Martha Koch, Ruth Lust and Illantha Zeis. In debate, seniors were especially well represented. Robert Bruce, Ruth Lust, Helen Dreitzler, and Elizabeth Molineaux were regular speakers and participated in practically all of the debates. Both Webster Young and Hestor Black are to be congratulated for their positions as honorary captains of the football and basketball teams respectively. We commend Ruth Hart and Evelyn Bemis for their work as cheer leaders. The informal senior mixer which was held in April was the glast class party. The banquet and dance which the juniors gave was much appre- ciated and enjoyed. The selection of Rev. Ray J. Hunter to deliver the baccalaureate ser- mon proved a wise choice for his message was inspiring and helpful. And now we come to commencement. To us it seems the end, but rather, it is the beginning of our real life work. We have the tools with which to make this work a success. Whether we are able to do this re- mains to be seen. This final thought we shall strive to carry with us that we may always bring honor to the name of Columbian: To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. 1931 -- 33 -- -'1 '9he 93lue and fold OUR CLASS WILL We, the Senior Class of the year of our Lord nineteen hundred thirty- one, being of sound mind and memory, knowing the uncertainty of going and the liability of remaining, do solemnly and conscientiously publish this as our last will and testament, hereby revoking all former wills made by us. Article I The Senior Class as a Whole makes the following bequests: Sec. I To the faculty, apologies for our presence and the consolation of knowing that they could have had a worse class. Sec. II To the school-board, permission to build a stadium, gymnas- ium, swimming pool, and auditorium. Sec. III To the school, we leave 999 sets of initials carved on various desks scattered hither and yon about the building. Sec..IV To the juvenile, jumping, jolly, juniors, the right to run the school after June, 1931. Sec. V To the silly, swaggering, squabbling, sophomores, all brain food we negligently left in class rooms. Sec. VI To the frivolous, foolish, funny, freshmen, the right to exist. Sec. VII To Agnes Schenk, we leave Lewis Chester's heart. Article II These individual bequests we do ordain: I, Harry McCrory, leave to Harvey Newton Barrett, the distinction of being the official j ester of the Court of Columbian High, said court being the upper corridor reigned over by Mr. Martin. I, Ruth Hart, leave the use of my Ford to anyone else who oversleeps. I, Evelyn Bemis, do will my desire to ride in high priced automobiles, especially Cords, to the Sophomore Gold-diggers. I, Geraldine Shumway, do leave my luxuriant hair to the unfortunate Charles Ballreich, so that future enemy teams can spot him. I, Margaret Smythe, do hereby bequeath my singing ability to Evelyn Hartzel, whose only accomplishment is gum-chewing and efficient swallow- ing of same. I, Clyde Miller, leave my dramatic ability to George Lorentz. I. Madeleine Kelley, leave my ability to catch a class president to any one who feels the urge. 1931 9'he .Blue and old-....-.-....- I, Helen Dreitzler, leave to Glendora Lapham one volume, bound in pigskin, How to Woo and Win a Football Hero. I, Florence McClure, will to Elizabeth Abbott, my choice selections of drawings made in literature class during the past year. I, Sylvia Howard, leave to Miss Shuder, my book entitled, How To Reduce in Twelve Easy Lessons. ' I, Marjorie Rust, leave to Kate Riehm seven volumes on, How To Make-Up. I, Harry McCrory, will my glorious beard to John Lantz. I, Middie Kraft, leave my dimples to anyone who needs them. Article III g We do leave Madeleine Kelley's brown eyes and Fanny Schwabs raven tresses to any blonde who wishes to dye, and Virginia Lang's long blonde hair to any brunette who believes that Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. Article IV We leave the wad of gum on the table at the far end of the Third row in typing room to Jimmy Kuebler, said gum to be used only in typing class to furnish rhythm. V Article V We do request that our remains be properly mummified and placed in a glass show-case in the lower hall, just inside the door of the building in tuneful pomp and circumstance, this fitting display to be used as an encouragement to the under-classmen to show what heights can be reached by real work. All those not listed may run by the upper fountain and catch a drink, said fountain to be operated by Edwin Kohli. In the witness hereof we have hereunto set our hands and our seals. Witnessed: C. W. Lutz Edna Mae Fisher Signed: The Class of 1931 Ruth Hart Sylvia Howard 1931 1 '-'i'9'he ,Zine and i0ld---- TJQQ3 it 1 i is iii? gi if U 5 4 5 W f QQ. id ij 133 f il 2' 3' is a mf 53535 ff , ii? if E132 5 . 4 ijfwfigjfi 3165353131 AgQJQi.i ELEQL1? l Q? 4 iafiwgzk -I A i ' 5 J f'-4 jr! , U D I nfl: ngd No.3 Ceniury B1-and 1931 -36 -- -'Q-9he .Blue and fold-1.1 CLASS SONG Verses By Ruth Lust Music by Martha Koch I Although our hearts are beating high With plans for future days, As we leave dear old T. H. S. 'Tis parting of the ways, And so each voice of thirty-one will To her homage bring, For her a prayer in each our hearts As these old words we sing: Chorus We'll be loyal to you Tiffin High, We'll be gold and blue Tiffin High, Wherever you go we want you to know That we'll always be true, Tiffin High. II And though from you we drift away To distant lands and clime, We'll reverence and cherish you Until the end of time, Perhaps when We have proven true To lessons we've learned here, We'll sing again, with hearts more free And voices e'en more clear: ' 1931 9'he 2Iue and fold SENIOR CLASS PROPHECY -le--9134.--P Time-June of the year 1931 Place-Senior Class Assembly Enter Judge Prophecy with Clerk of Court of Destiny. Judge: Hear ye.! Hear ye.! VVe have on the cadendar for this month's proceed- ings one hundred and ten cases. You may now appear. I would give ye all life sentences. Clerk: Your Honor, before you now is Harry McCrory. Judge: Let him henceforth be official Court Jester of Kopopo, ruled over by Robert Addison Bruce Esq. Clerk: The next culprits are Ruth Lust and Dean Camper. Judge: Let them from now on be side by side as long as there are no more bloody noses. Clerk: Evelyn Bemis is now before you. Judge: This court gives her license to wed Duke Harold Schrickel of New Reigel, one of the many rich suitors who have been clamoring for her hand. Clerk: Webster Young now appears before you. Judge: I sentence him to smash all Olympic records up to the year 1960 A. D. Clerk: I now present to you Violet Karp. Judge: Let her be a faithful wife and eventually die of old age. Clerk: I ani bringing before you Carlysle Walter. Judge: Hm-ml I sentence this man to be the heavy weight champion of the world. Clerk: Before you appears Catherine Jane Dennison. Judge: She shall manage the Knorr and Jones' Trained Flea Circus: the main fleas being Sir Howard Unser, Don Pablo Flechtner and Lord Wade Estep. Clerk: Next appears Ralph Hunderlock. Judge: Let him be present King of Spain. Off with him! Clerk: Sylvia Howard is now in your presence. Judge: Ah, hah! Let her become the fat lady in the Feil and Barnes' Side Show fthe greatest in the worldj. Clerk: Robert Ring appears before your Honor. Judge: Make him the police force of Mexico, Ohio. Clerk: I now have for your consideration, Helen Dreitzler. Judge: She shall be the first woman President of the United States with friend Tom Downey, acting as Private Secretary. Clerk: Now Marjorie Rust seeks you. Judge: Let her pose for advertisements of Gerald Lupton's beauty clay. Clerk: And now we have Kenneth Lautzenheiser. Judge: He is to open a beauty parlor on Eighth Avenue with Margaret Riddle and Minnie Sager as his assistants. , 1931 -38- Clerk: Judge: Clerk: Judge: Clerk: Judge: Clerk: Judge: Clerk: Judge: Clerk: Judge: Clerk: Judge: Tiffin. Clerk: Judge: Dick Hunter, Clerk: Judge: Clerk: Judge: and Clerk: Judge: Society for the Prevention of Ciruelty to Cats, tl1e other members 9he 2-Blue and fold-.-l. Martha Koch is before you. She shall race Peggy Joyce for the record of having the most husbands. Here now is Lucy Knestrict. The lights of Broadway beckon her: begone from my sight. Margaret Van Tassel appears in your presence. She shall rival Ponce de Leon in his search for the fountain of youth. Here are Frank Ferrall and Hestor Black. Let them be the world basketball champions. Charles Heyward appears, your Honoiz' I sentence him to sixty years of kindergarten teaching in Peoria, Ill. Ruth Baker now appears. Let her glean a fortune by using her blonde beauty to advertise Blondex. Here is Lewis Chester. Well, let him combine business with pleasure and be the milk-man for Here is Dick Poling. It is fitting and proper that he be official wine taster in the court of present King of Rumania. I now bring forth Evelyn Echelbarger. She will become the first Woman ambassador to France. Here are June Hanna and Elsie Zuern. Let the former be mathematics instructor in Melmore High School the latter be the successor of Mary Garden, the grand opera prima-donna. Now comes Zita Remsberg. Odd Old Maids being: Evelyn She shall be President of the Amalgamated Order of the Weaver, Magdalene Yeager, Liona Reynard, and Illantha Zeis. Clerk: Judge: Next, Gerald Riddle and Geraldine Shumway. Let them be happily married and be missionaries to Boesland, the island reigned over by the cannibal, Louis Boes. Clerk: 'Here is Florence McClure. Judge: Send her to New York to place her art axhibits in the Hall of Fame, the custodian of which is John Boroff. Clerk: Judge: Now comes Mary Alice Barrick. Let her nurse Allan Stoffer, the violin virtuoso of America, back to health and then marry him. Ah, sweet romance! Clerk: Here is John Biskirk. Judge: Let him race in his model A Ford Tudor at Miami Beach and beat all world records. Clerk: Berniece Eberhard now appears. Judge: I sentence her to life as custodian of the zoo of Tiffin. Let Clyde Mil- ler be the roaring, raging, rampaying liantamer. Robert Renninger may carry ice for the polar bears: Carl Clever and Elizabeth Molineauz may spent their days feeding the monkeys: Louise Corthell, Alice Doran, Helen Reinbolt, and Marjorie Stover shall be the official manicurists for the elephants. Clerk: Judge: Next appears before your Honor, Margaret Smythe. She shall henceforth and forever be official snake charmer for Sheik Abdulla Abclulla. Allah Allah James Hayes, formerly of Tiffin. :1931 -39- Clerk: 9'he 53Iue and old Here are Marie Peer, Lily Fogleman, Letha Dutrow, Erdine Jordan, Ruth Drumm, Gertrude Conaghan, Barbara Runion and Mary Agnes Smith. Judge: I sentence- them to be chorus girls in the show Figures don't Lie starr- ing Doris Harding. The show is managed by William Long. Clerk: Judge: High School. Clerk: Judge: Dorothy Bowe now seeks an audience. Ah! she, with her revolutionary ideas, shall be principal of Tiffin Here are Mildred Kraft and Kathleen Beisner. Ha, I've been waiting for them. They-shall be managers of the Ohio State Championship football team. Clerk: Judge: Clerk: Judge: Clarence Best now appears. He shall be the future Rockne of the football world. Here is Myron Smith. I sentence him to a life as the mayor of Bettsville. Madeleine Kelley may be his stenographer. His chief of police shall be Harry Shrodes: and the coun- cil shall consist of Arthur Riddle, Harold Fisher: Robert Kern shall be constable. Clerk: Tom Ward, Judge: Clerk: Judge: Clerk: Judge: We now have before us Cyril McCorn1ick, Ray Kurtzman, Edwin Fisher, Arthur Baker, Robert Willoughby, and Paul Miller. What of them? I sentence them to farms for the rest of their natural lives. Be gone! Paul Smyser seeks an audience. He may be New York's greatest truck-farmer. Fanny Fern Schwab appears. She may be head doctor in the benefit hospital for broken football men which is backed by Wilson Lydey and Carl Bintz. Oh, yes, Madeline Bollinger shall be head nurse with Ruth Beck, Virginia Lang, and Eleanora Albert ably assisting her. I think these girls may all have an opportunity to marry one of the heroes in the hospital. Yes, it is well. Clerk: Judge: Clerk: Judge: I bring forth George Speck. He is sentenced to a life of one-armed driving. Here is Ray Albaugh. Let him head a committee for the extinction of slot and penny machines from the metropolis of Fort Seneca. His deputies shall be Theron Irwin and Thomas Saunders. Clerk: Judge: Clerk: Judge: Mary Raudebaugh seeks an audience. She shall marry a one-armed paper hanger and live happily ever after. Now before you is Alice Myers. She shall be foreign buyer for the Williams Dry Goods Company, own- ed by Marie Williams and managed by Eva Miller. Clerk: Judge: Court. Clerk: Judge: Clerk: Judge: Alice Allbaugh now appears. She shall be the first lady to become Chief Justice of the Supreme Here, now, is Ruth Hart. She will be the first person to cross to ocean on a skyrocket. And last but not least, Leola Price. She will spend the rest of her life singing nursery rhymes in the Phil- adelphia School for Deaf and Dumb. Clerk: Judge: That is all. Court is adjourned until June of the year 1932. 1931 -- 40.. Ng X X X X X QEXX W ee --'l 9'he .93lue and fold 522 X N 4 f f, f, I LN f : W7 Q Qi' ' -lj 1 f f ' M x X W' 1 27 1 M N 4 13R8 1931 9he Zlue and old Mary Adelsperger Helen Andes Eleanor Baily Grace Barrick Helen Bartholomew Linabelle Barto Helen Brendle Berneice Brickner Lillian Burger Madeline Burkhardt Zelda Burkhardt Lavon Burns Dorothy Byers Edna Cook Helen Cramer Merry Cutlip Doris Cypher Dorothy Davis Geraldine Deppen Inez Dolch Alice Flechtner Marjorie Fontaine Mary Ellen Frederick Jewell Gaines Pauline Geiger JUNIOR GIRLS Margaret German Vivian Gibson Lottie Gleba Lois Good Florence Halter Lois, Heck Evelyn Heil Alice Hoffman Dorothy Holtz Aleta Huth Margaret Kahler Elois Kanan Harriet Kerschner Evelyn Kopp Martha Katzenmeyer Clara Kauffman Constance Keller Martha Keller Ethel Kleinkauff Elizabeth Martin Lioma Martin Lillian Metz Leona Miller Margaret Miller Nellie Marie Peterman 1931 Alice Powell Katherine Riehm Nancy Jean Robinson Helen Roper Agnes Schenk Edna Schorger Alice Shedenhelm Eleanor Sherck Margaret Sidebotham Margaret Slottermiller Alice Smith Marguerite Snyder Helen Stein Elizabeth Strausbaugh Anna Marie Straub Ozelma Sullivan Helen Summer Cora Ellen Swinehart Hazel Tewalt Lessie Weaver Matilda Wellman Pauline Wertz Irene Wise Marguerite Yeager -'Q'-9he Zlue and old John Adams Charles Ballreich Harvey Barrett Harold Bartlett Robert Bean Paul Bish Roy Bish Dwight Bishop Eugene Boes Robert Brandeberry Alfred Branner Robert Campbell James Casey George Craver Nelson Danford Edward Dreitzler Gerald Eakin Lester Eastman Wilford Eggert John Faris Ralph Fertig Edmund Gassner Levi Glick Winfred Glick Karl Goetz Dave Gottlieb Ernest Grummel Merlin Hartzel Raymond Hixson Norman Hoerig JUNIOR BOYS' Marion Holtz Earl Hostler Robert Houck Paul Hoover Edwin Kohli James Kuebler John Lantz Harlow Leahy Edward Long Charles Lydey Wenner Machamer Berdell Magers Norman Mahoney Norval Mathias James McClintock ivan McCray Charles Meyer Frederick Miller Phil Miller Vernon Miller Kenneth Mitten William Montague Earl Morris Harold Morrison David Mulne John Niehoff Robert Nye Vincent Perong Richard Pfeiffer Paul Reese 1931 Raymond Reinbolt Paul Remsberg Arthur Renninger Carl Rice Robert Rider Dale Rinebold George Runion Irwin Runion Wynford Sager Howard Schaeffer Willis Scheer Donald Searles Rheo Shaull Daryl Sours Russell Sours Herrick Shumway James Smith Arthur Theller Fred Theller Maurice Unger Herb Walter James Watson Kenneth Wetzel Thure Widegren Jack VVilcoxson Warren Wilson Mark Wolf Oren Wolfe Benjamin Zeiter Tom Zoller -Tl- '9he Zlue and 0ld-.-....1- JUNIOR CLASS HISTORY As we journey from the Junior Class to the Senior Class, we look back to our first year of high school. Although we were not organized, that year, we entered into the school activities: glee club, orchestra, and band. We elected Donald Searles as editor of the Junior High section of the Tif- finian. The most outstanding event of the year was class night when the pageant, The Forest Princess , was presented. When we entered Senior High, we felt quite sophisticated, however, we felt different when we heard some of the remarks of the: juniors and seniors. But in a short time we became acquainted and found many friends among our new schoolmates and teachers. That year we organized our class, electing the following officers: Robert Nye, president, John Lantz, vice-president, Harvey Barrett, treas- urer, and Elizabeth Martin, secretary. We selected as our class colors, silver and cerise, and chose Keep Your Sunny Side Up as our motto. On the Tiffinian staff Dave K. Gottlieb, Harvey Barrett, John Lantz, Dorothy Davis, Alice Shedenhelm, and Elizabeth Martin represented our class. The majority of the girls found inspiration in the Girl Reserve or- ganization, and many of the boys joined the Hi-Y. We were represented in the glee club, dramatic club, orchestra, band, and debate. Some of our boys went out for basketball and football. The Sophomore Hop was the climax of the year and one we shall long remember. And now we are Juniors! In electing our officers we chose the following: Harvey Barrett, pres- identg Merlin Hartzel, vice-president, Inez Dolch, secretary, and Robert Nye, treasurer. We chose for the Tiffinian staff: Elois Kanan, Dorothy Davis, John Lantz, and Edward Dreitzler. Howard Schaeffer, Berneice Brickner, Karl Goetz and Thomas Zoller were the Juniors on the debate teams. Some of the leading parts in the Dramatic club play, The Nut Farm, were taken by Juniors. On March 13, our classl sponsored a basketball game with the faculty, after which a dance was given for the first time on the Junior High gym- nasium floor. The Junior-Senior Banquet, which we shall never forget, was the most important social affair of the year. Next year we shall be Seniors. It will be our last year in the high school we have learned to love so well, the high school we shall never for- get-dear old Columbian High. We shall strive to make that year the biggest and best possible. 1931 ., 44 -- 9he .Blue and igvld-...-.. jiffti f gffiga. .Eg I if . 1 ' - '- Iii ,m i 371 fp fff : ff 47 My 1 ...WA -- iv' - -.HEX J my rfff 1 Q H l . Zvlsofoh ab 'S , - ' , N 3 3 'ff bw w s l 1 'Irv 1931 -45- 9he .93lue and old Elizabeth Abbott Bernita Adkins Marjorie Albert Alice Albright Elizabeth Alexander Ella Mae Anderson Neva Arbogast Margarite Ballreich Mary Jane Barrett Joyce Barrick Madleine Behm Melva Betz Helen Bish Edna Bermuth Maxine Bowser Beverly Brickner Janice Brosius Margaret Burns Dorothy Burkett Elva Mae Clark Anna Katharine Cole Madlyn Conrad Dorothy Drown Mae Eastman Eleanor Eggert Mildred Erford Catherine Flechtner Norma Flickinger Kathryn Frary Jane Frost Francis George Gretchen Graf Louisa Greenwald Margaret Hahn Edith Harding Evelyn Harding SOPHOMORE GIRLS Mattie Harris Evelyn Hartzel Fannie Hathaway Nellie Hawkins Jeanne Hoffman Elsie Hunderlock Marjorie Hunter Helen Hershey Veronne Jarvis Elsa Joabson Gertrude Joabson Mary Katzenmeyer Harriet Keller Alma Kirian Glendora Laphan Dorothy Leibengood Mae Lithicum Joan Limbaugh Janet Long Freda Lust Martha Lutz Lo Vonne Magers Hazel Mae Malkmus Ethel Masloe Marie McConnahey Kathryn McNeil Margaret Miller Elvira Nagey Janette Osborn Mae Owen Jane Powell Janet Rae Regina Ranker Evelyn Raymond Virginia Renninger Alma Riddle 1931 -45 -- Evelyn Rinker Mildred Roberts Audra Rosenberger Mollie Rozenman Ethel Runion Katherine Rupert Helen Rust Alice Schatzman Eugenia Sheats Esther Scheires Helen Louise Shelt Ethel May Shuey Alma Slottermiller Bernice Stoffer Mary Evelyn Smith Marian Snook Marjorie Stine Anna Strausbaugh Bernice Strausbaugh Carmen Swander Mary Swander Helen Tiell Faun Troup Carmen Van Nette -Xrdis Walcutt Lucille Walter Harriet Werner Dorothy Williams Edith Williams Ruth Wolf Thelma Work Mary Jane Zerbe Clara Zirger Gertrude Zuern 9'he .Blue and fold Myron Adams Henry Albert John Angus Joseph Angus Louis Arbogast Vvillard Baer Charles Baker Milford Barrick John Bastian James Beck Delmar Behm Robert Bernard VVilson Best Junior Booth Shirley Brown Herman Buchnian Lawrence Bull John Burnside Albert Casey Paul Clouse John Conrad Paul Corthell Robert Crouse Clyde Dale Willis Deppen Myron Doncyson Clayton Dornan Robert Dryfuse Arthur Dysert Robert Fingerhuth Richard Fox SOPHOMORE BOYS Fred Freece Howard Gage Don Gelehr Kenneth Gibson Harold Gilmer Willis Hanna Carl Heck John Heffner Robert Hemlinger Earl Humes Sam Huth Ernest Jefferies Carl Jordan Donald Judd Van Kanan Doran Klein Paul Lee Ralph Lewis Robert Lindsay Ray Long George Lorentz Edward Lucius Kenneth Margraf John Martin Kenneth McCormick Stanley McCray Durrell Mesnard Adam Miller Earl Miller John Miller Ray Miller 1931 -47.- Dale Moore Carl Morehart William Nickel Ralph Niederhauser John Perrong Harold Renninger Charles Ricker Albert Riddle Vernon Rohe Russell Roof Francis Ruffing Carl Schrenk Robert Shertzer Harold Smith Luther Sours HoWa1'd Stover Clifford Taylor James Tewalt Donald Tretter Harold Unger Virgil Valentine Martin VVerling Kenneth Whitman Luther Wilkinson Stanley Williams Cecil Williams Ralph Willoughby Robert Work Marion Wolfe Forrest Zeis ---9116 53lueand old-l-' SOPHOMORE CLASS HISTORY June, 1931, and the half way mark of a high school career-this is the prospect of the Sophomore Class of 1930-1931. So far, forging ahead under the much disputed colors of pearl and crimson, this class of '33 has at least scratched its name on the annals of high school history. Equipped with all the experience of one unorganized freshman year, early last September we newly-dubbed Sophs skipped blithely up Colum- bian's haughty front steps with all the sacrilege of the hopelessly ignor- ant. But day by day praying religiously to live and learn , we did live through all the taunts of the dignified seniors and we did learn to trot up the side steps. Then after we had elected John Conrad, president, Mary Jane Barrett, vice-president, John Martin, treasurer 3 and Gretchen Graf, secretary, our first class meeting was called. And what a meeting! The regular busi- ness could not be reached until after an embarrassing ten minutes during which the president found his voice, the secretary found her paper, and someone found the courage to make a motion. However, though our ability as parliamentarians seems purely potential, surely our acumen as business managers was made apparent in this class meeting by the lowest dues in years-seventy-five cents including the fund for the big party! Strange isn't it that the motion for such dues was passed unanimously? When once we began to feel ourselves really a part of Columbian, we sophomores gradually built up an excellent curricular average and edg- ed into the various extracurricular activities. Girl Reserve, Hi-Y, drama- tic club, glee club, band, orchestra, Tiffinian, debate, football, basketball, and track, all added new names to their role. In fact, twelve conquering gold letters gleamed triumphantly from as many royal blue sweaters: five gained through football, three, through basketball, and four, through debate. But May was still withholding the truly big event of underclassman life. May, assisted by three committees, brought the annual hop! Need- less to say the thrilled and sophisticated sophomores declared this prom a fitting crown for the school year. And thus this class of '33 established its unprecedented record of cur- ricular scholarship upheld by a fairly large number of honor students, of organizational and athletic activity, upheld by twelve letter pupilsg and of social activity, upheld by three successful committee chairmen. All this, then, is the past-a past to be proud of but not to be borne on. Let it be XL, '33 1931 -43-- - '9'he .93lue and fold rllwffgn h I , ,I sr? . Q 2 G, l 41131 I Pll if5lN 1 9 31 -49- T 9he Zlue and fold Janet Aiken Florence Albright Sophia Bakos Vivian Bassett Martha Bauman Alice Border Madeline Briney Rosemary Brown Mary Buchman Mabel Burman Clara Campbell Cornelia Carrick Hildegard Chadwick Marie Chapman Eunice Chester Leona Coffman Naomi Colvin Doris Crabill Mildred Cramer Ellen Creeger La Vera Creeger Marjorie Decker Marjorie Dennis Mildred Eberhard Helen Rose Ehinger Betty Jane Eidt Catherine Feasel Florence Feasel Garland Feasel Lillian Flickinger Berneice Fogleman Helen Frankhart Alice Freece FRESHMAN GIRLS Mary Alice Cannon Dorothy Gilmer Nancy Good Phyllis Good Maxine Gottlieb Edna Mae Hamrick Helen Harper Alice Henretty Mary Alice Hellman Marguerite Hoffman Evelyn Hossler Mary Alice Hostler Marjorie Houk Helen Judd Marjorie Kleckner Carmen Koontz Violet Mary Lambert Bulah Lee Neva Lucas Marie Mahoney Erma Manecke Harriet Martin Helen Martin Shirley Martin Madeline McConnahey Martha Miller Rosemary Mohr Ruth Montague Dorothy Myers Helen Niswender Marabel Peterman Lillian Porter Lucile Raudebaugh 1931 -- 50- Ruth Reiter Dorothy Remxberg Olive Renninger Helen Rex Jacqueline Richardson Marjorie Rie-hm Lillian Ringle Anna Louise Rogala Ruth Rohe Aleta Ruehle Helen Santmire Mary Schieber Julia Scouton Verena Shade Evelyn Smith Ruth Souders Hazel Sperow lone Stauffer Helen Stehlik Catherine Stump Miriam Stutzman Madeline Swabley Julia Swartz Eleanor Theander Marjory Tham Marjorie Tolmie Lois Unger Gertrude Willman Vivian Welter Dorean Williams Margaret Wilson Modist Wolfe Katherine Zeis 9he Zlue and fold Henry Abbott William Aller Dale Anway Charles Baker Ralph Baughman Albert Behm Eugene Benner Kenneth Bish Robert Blakeman John Bowersox Gilbert Brendle Joseph Burns Bruce Bitler Charles Callendar James Chilcoat Francis Clouse Stein Conaghan Edwin Conrad Russell Cook Ben Cooper Earl Coy Richard Cogill James Creeger Loren Creeger Cloyce Crooker Robert Cutlip Harry Daywalt Billy Deibert Howard Ditslear Mervin Doty Dwight Dutrow Arthur Dysert Robert Eakin Robert Elzey Alvin Egbert Karl Ernsberger Harry Everhart FRESHMAN BOYS Robert Frey Robert Fullerton Jack Gage Malcolm Garland Joseph Gerstenberger Robert Glick Alfred Gobert Paul Green Paul Gregory Robert Hachton Clemence Heck Robert Hoffman Merle Homan Robert Huff Charles Jones Willis Kear Irvin King George- Knestrict Fred Klopp Herman Kraft John Krupp Warren Leister Goodman Liber Billy Leiby Olive Lupton Carl Masella Jack Matthews Jason Miller Homer Moehrman Paul Edwin Mosier Robert Musser John Naylor Charles Nye Elmer Parkins Jimmie Platt Charles Poignon Homer Reinbolt 1931 -51- Arnold Reiss Harold Renninger Richard Reynolds Dick Rider Ralph Rinesmith Walter Robinson Harold Ross Robert Sankey Caleb Sickles Jr. Charles Smith Lawrence Smith Charles Snyder Robert Snyder Neil Somers Arthur Sours Leo Spine Carl Spraggens John Spraggens Louis Stevenson Howard Stover Paul Straub Robert Tegge Herval Thallman Billy Tuthill Thomas Van Camp Collis Vincent Elmer Vogelsong Kenneth Wenner James Werling Paul Whaler Ferman Whitaker Wilbur White Kenneth Whitman John Williams Raymond Yeager Webster Young - 9h lueand 1931 ..52-- i S ',C f ' www rffmif 1122 if Wm mums D 'B U 9he 2-Blue and 19oIdL.'-'T-.'- .vfctivities 1 9 31 -53- ghe Zlue and old----- BLUE AND GOLD STAFF Y-I Helen Dreitzler .. ,..,. ,,.........,,,...,,.., Editor-in-Chief Magadaline Yeager ,,.,., ........ A ssistant Editor-in-Chief Thomas Downey .,..,,,..,.,......,..DD. Business Manager Harry Shrode ..,..... ...,,, A ssistant Business Manager Webster Young ....7,.. ,,.,..,....,,.7,rr,,,.,. A thletic Editor Carl Clever .....,...... ,. Jokes and Organizations Florence McClure ,...r .,,.... , .. .......r.,,,,,..........,, Art Editor Madeleine Kelley . Faculty Advisers Edna Mae Fisher C. W. Lutz Alumni 'Xi ,ff i gi QQ H i 4 U EIIUE xg' V Iv , WIN AHHHALNSIAWM 1931 9he 53lue and old.-........... THE BLUE AND GOLD STAFF The staff has attempted to make the fifteenth volume of The Blue and Gold a final worthy project of the Senior Class of 1931. Although they realized the practical impossibility of publishing an annual to compare with The Blue and Gold of 1930 which received a superior rating in the National Contest sponsored by the National Scholas- tic Association, they have endeavored to do their best. The choosing of the staff was later than usual this yearg but when once organized they began work immediately. Helen Dreitzler, the editor is deserving of much credit for her faith- ful service, competent direction and unceasing efforts to make this annual a success. With Thomas Downey as business manager, the budget of the an- nual Was handled excellently. He not only took care of the financial part of the annual but also assisted the other members wherever help was need- ed. Madeleine Kelley, the alumni editor, very able handled her Work. She also deserves much credit for typing the material for the annual and for collecting snapshots. Webster Young worked deligently to make the athletic section a com- plete record of Tiffin High's achievement in that field of activity. The calendar is the Work of the assistant-editor-in-chief, Magdalene Yeager Who also helped in the reading of proof 'and Wherever she was need- ed. Florence McClure deserves much credit not only for the art work dis- played on the division pages of this annual but also for her fine suggestions for other sections of the book. Carl Clever was the all around man. And as the saying, which is connected with his picture in the senior panel, goes: Whenever there's any Work to be done, Just ask for Clever-he's the one. Harry Shrode, who spent much time in collecting money to make our book a succes.s, 'very capably managed the subscription work. We Wish to take this opportunity to thank Miss Fisher and Mr. Lutz for their excellent Work as advisers. 1931 -55- 9'he ,93lue and Zfold TIFFINIAN STAFF Editor-in-Chief ...... ..... , L ewis Chester Assistant Editor .......,.,,.s.s,,..s,. .,,s.s,.s......... R uth Lust Literary Editors ....,.....,e...,....,....,. ...,.,.............,.,...e...., I llantha Zeis Fanny Fern Schwab Gretchen Graf Feature Editors ,,..,........,.....,,, .,.... ll flary Jane Barrett, Ruth Lust School News Deporters ...,.e. .,..... D orothy Davis, Tom Zoller Alumni ..........,.....,...,....,....... ,...,...... ..,.i,....,....,.. ll f Iartha Koch Exchange ..... ,.........,...., i ............ E loise Kanan Athletics ,.,,r.. .,.....,........ J ohn Lantz, Willard Baer Humor .,..... ........,.............,,,............,...,., R obert Bernard Artists ,......,.. Advisers ......, Business Manager ....., ,,e,. Advertising Manager Circulation Manager Advisers ,..,..........,..,.,.,,. Elizabeth Abbott, Florence McClure Miss Miller, Miss Hartmann, Miss Wade BUSINESS Dean Camper Dave Gottlieb Edward Dreitzler Miss Shuder, Mr. Tone 1931 -56- -1 he 2lue and old.+.i THE TIFFINIAN The Tiffinian, the school paper, has now been published for fifteen consecutive years. The maintenance necessary for the magazine was derived from student support and from the merchants of Tiffin. We wish to thank all who contributed to the financial success of the Tiffinian. The entire staff of the paper should be warmly lauded. Lewis Chester, the editor, deserves special thanks for his time and energy spent in making the paper a success. The assistant editor, Ruth Lust, rendered valuable aid at all times, in both collecting and arranging the material of each issue. The literary section was capably conducted by Fanny Schwab, lllantha Zeis, and Gretchen Graf who collected and wrote many stories, poems, es- says, and book reviews. Ruth Lust and Mary Jane Barrett very ably handled the comparatively new feature section. School news was brought before the students by interesting methods introduced by Dorothy Davis and Thomas Zoller. Martha Koch provided the interesting alumni column. The exchange department was very complete this year due to the efforts of Eloise Kanan. The exceptional athletic sections were the result of the fine efforts of John Llantz and Willard Baer. Variety and life imbued the column of jokes collected by Robert Bernard. Credit for the newly created and successful art department is due to the efforts of Florence McClure and Elizabeth Abbott. The business division was under the direction of Dean Camper who was ably assisted by Dave Gottlieb, as advertising manager, and Edward Dreitzler, as' circulation manager. Martha Miller, chosen to direct the Junior High Staff without a doubt fulfilled all expectations. Much of the success of the Junior High section is due to the untiring efforts of Miss Doran, the faculty adviser. The Tiffinian Staff of 1930-31 was fortunate to secure the unselfish support of a fine advisory group. The material was capably edited by Miss Hartmann, Miss Wade, and Miss Miller. Miss Shuder freely gave the time of her classes for the typing of the material. The financial suc- rgiess of the paper was, to a great extent, due to the untiring efforts of Mr. one. 1931 9he Zlue and fold Evelyn Bemis .Yv . Robert Bruce .. .. ... Thure Widegren 7 ,. Donald Judd ..,..... Howard Schaeffer Evelyn Hartzel .o,.... Elsie Joabson ,,eeee Robert Frey ..rrrre. Carlysle Walter E Paul Reese ....,e... Ross Hiestand .e..., John Bastian re,.. David Gottlieb .,..... Dale Moore ..oooo, GRCHESTRA .Al 1931 -53- E ,.eooooooooe Piano First Violin .. First Violin ., First Violin Second Violin Second Violin Second Violin Clarinet Clarinet Cornet Cornet Horn Trombone ., Trombone ..-.- .i...-' he 2-Blue and oId-....- THE ORCHESTRA At the beginning of the school year, the orchestra once more began its Work under the direction of Mr. Foght. The orchestra, composed of about fourteen members, enjoyed a program of weekly practices and play- ing for various school activities. Among their several public appearances numbered two debates, the Attica debate on Jan. 22 and the Fremont debate on Feb. 123 and a parent-teacher meeting on March 18. The or- chestra also furnished a program of music at the annual play given by the Dramatic Club on March 20. In addition to this the orchestra played for the annual Commencement exercises at the Junior High School early in June. And now, as another school year draws to a close-the last, for some of us-We wish to thank our director, Mr. Foght, for his time and energy spent in behalf of the orchestra. With the hope that in the future mem- bers of the orchestra may enjoy their Work as much as we have enjoyed ours, we bring to a close one more year's Work for T. H. S. 1931 --'Fha .93lue and old Dale Anway Milford Barrick John Bastian Charles Beals Robert Bernard George Binder John Biskirk Cloyce Crocker Marvin Doty Edward Dreitzler Karl Ernsberger Wade Estep George Floren David Gottlieb Ross Hiestand BAND John Heffner Frank Hook Robert Huff Van Kanan Irvin King Edwin Kohli John Lantz Ray Long William Long Arther McDade Adam Miller Joseph Miller Philip Miller Dale Moore Robert Price 1931 Paul Reinsberg Paul Reese Robert Sankey Howard Schaeffer Rheo Shaull Caleb Sickles Arthur Theller Fred Theller William Tuthill Carlyale Walter William Warner James Watson Philip White David Mulne ...--1-'...T-- he Zlue and fold -. '- THE BAND 1...4,,... This year Columbian High produced the best band in the history of the school. The membership increased three-fold over that of last year and the band played better and more difficult selections. At the beginning of the year, the membership was so large that Mr. Foght, the director, divided the band into two parts: the A and B divisions. The A division which played at all the games and concerts was composed of the more experienced players. However, the B division provided keen competition for the A's , and gradually member by mem- ber, as each improved, the B's moved up, and Columbian formed one band. Enthusiasm for the band was so great this year that just before Christmas, the school put on a magazine drive to raise money for a band fund. This drive netted a fairly large sum. This year the band did considerable marching. Since at first no drum major could be found in the school, a graduate, John Van Camp, was appointed. Later, however, after Dorothy Burkett, a sophomore, was discovered, a real drum majoress led the band. 1931 -61.- -- 9he Blue and fold Elizabeth Abbott Marjorie Albert Alice Albright Joyce Barrick Evelyn Bemis Dorothy Bowe Beverly Brickner Dorothy Burkett Katherine Cole Inez Dolch Evelyn Echlebarg Katherine Frary Lois Good Florence Halter QI' GIRLS GLEE CLUB Edith Harding Evelyn Harding Ruth Hart Evelyn Hartzel Nellie Hawkins Jeanne Hoffman Alice Hoffman Sylvia Howard Marguerite Hunter Gertrude Joabson Martha Keller Harriet Keller Madeleine Kelley Martha Koch 1931 -62 -- Freda Lust Elizabeth Martin Hazel Mae Malkimus Marie McConnahey Jane Powell Leola Price Elizabeth Strausbaugh Margaret Smythe Fanny Fern Schwab Eugenia Sheats Berneice Stoffer Carmen Van Nette Marie Williams i--1-'lyke Zlue and old-.-:l'..i. GIRLS GLEE CLUB .-,T Again the yearly cycle of music for the Girls Glee Club has come to a close. Shortly after the opening of school, try-outs were held for those inter- ested in becoming members, forty-five survivors making up the total mem-I bership. The'officers for the year were: President .....................................,....,.... ....... F anny Schwab Vice-President .,.,i..,............... ......,..... . .. .... Evelyn Bemis Secretary ...,,..... ..........,......,.........,...,..... I .ois Good Treasurer ...............,...........,..,......................... Elizabeth Martin Librarians .........,........................ Freda Lust, Marjorie Hunter The club had its regular weekly meetings and rehearsals after school on Monday. These meetings, which lasted about an hour, were held in the Assembly room. Much of the success of the club is due to the faithful Work of our director, Miss Charlotte Bastian. The activities of the club this year have been many. Our first public appearance was the program presented at Christmas time before the general assembly. In February, the Glee Club appeared before the Farm- er's Institute at the St. Paul's M. E. Churchj Another time the club furn- ished entertainment for the Trinity Daughter's Class at the Trinity Re- formed Church. The club also sang before the Womens' Club and a Parent-Teachers Association Meeting at Columbian High School. The Thursday before Easter vacation, after Miss Dietzel's talk about the Pas- sion Play at Oberammergau, the club sang a few selections. This was their last public appearance. And now the senior girls of the club bid farewell to their able director, Miss Bastian, and to their fellow members with the wish that the Glee Club may have many more successful years in the future. 1931 -63- 9he Zlue and fold AFFIRMATIVE Robert Bruce Karl Goetz Tom Zoller Berniece Brickner Helen Dreitzler Janette Osborn Coach Herman Daniel DEBATE SQUAD NEGATIVE Ruth Lust Elizabeth Molineaux Gretchen Graf Elizabeth Abbott Howard Schaeffer Catherine Cole Coach Willis Davidson 1931 ..64-- -T'+9he 3lue and 19old+.+ DEBATE Debating took it's place as a regular activity this year. Almost thirty- five candidates turned out at the first call. Mr. Davidson explained the subject for debate, HRESOLV ED: Chain Stores Are Detrimental to the Best Interests of the United States Public , and explained the Work to be done. Professor Hopkins of Heidelberg was the judge of the tryout speeches. Of the nineteen who gave speeches that night, twelve were selected for the two teams. Soon afterwards they were grouped into the affirmative and negative teams, with Mr. Davidson in charge of the negative team and Mr. Daniel in charge of the affirmative. Mr. Davidson acted as the faculty adviser of the debate activities and arranged debates with other schools. The debate season was opened against Gibsonburg, with both teams debating the same week. In rapid succession followed Attica, Fremont, Willard, Thompson Centralized High. Following the end of the interscholastic debating season abbreviated debates were given before a parent-teacher group and before the Rotary Club. Because of the present heated discussions about chain stores and be- cause the question demanded more practical than theoretical discussions, there were no decisions in home debates. Due to the lack of home deci- sions the teams were at a decided disadvantage in not hearing judges' comments. Columbian dropped three decisions, and failed to gain one. It is hoped that a question will be picked next year that will permit deci- sions at home. The debaters showed genuine ability this year. The senior members: Ruth Lust, Robert Bruce, Elizabeth Molineaux, and Helen Dreitzler proved to be really forceful speakers. There is considerable hope for next year considering the talent displayed by Howard Schaeffer, Karl Goetz, Tom Zoller, Katharine Cole, Elizabeth Abbott, Gretchen Graf, Berneice Brick- ner, and Janette Osborn, the junior and sophomore members of the squad. H 1931 -55- 9'he ijlue and old James Kuebler Maurice Unger John Faris Philip Miller Fred Theller Howard Schaeffer Karl Goetz James Casey Daryl Sours Arthur Theller RADIO CLUB ,DOT Wilfred Eggert Ernest Grummel Paul Remsberg Raymond Reinbolt George Speck David Gottlieb W'illiam Long Rheo Shaull Gerald Eakin James McClintock 'D 5 d 4 P '-'usual 1931 --66.. 1-'? he .Blue and old-L-4 THE RADIO CLUB -----Q.,.-- Shortly after school commenced in September, a group of boys who were studying Physics, assembled under the direction of Mr. C. W. Lutz and inaugerated the Radio Club, of Columbian Hgh School. This club was started under the auspices of Organized Labor with headquarters in Chicago. High Schools from coast to coast are organizing such clubs. A series of eight lessons relating to radio study are being supplied free of charge by Organized Labor. During the first semester since there were almost sixty pupils in the club, not much could be accomplished. However, during the second semes- ter the club really lprogressed. It was divided into two sections--a morn- ing and afternoon division. The sections organized and elected officers as follows: For the morning section, President ...................., ................. F red Theller Vice President ....... ....... H oward Schaeffer Secretary-Treasurer . .. .,...,... . ...... Karl Goetz For the afternoon section, President .........,.............. ..,... . .. George Speck Vice President ........... ....,.. W illiam Long Secretary-Treasurer ......................................,..,.. Philip Miller Numerous radio study projects and activities proved beneficial to the members: various contests, judged by local radio dealers, were arranged between the sections, many of the boys have, under the supervision of the club, built radio setsg and through the courtesy of Mr. Fleck, a local radio dealer, the club observed the reception of a television broadcast. This year has beenia successful one. 1931 -67- 9'he 23lue and old Mary Adelsperger Harvey Barrett Mary Alice Barrick Mary Jane Barrett Joyce Barrick Elinor Bailey Dwight Bishop Robert Bruce Wilson Best Alma Riddle Robert Bernard Robert Ring Helen Bartholomew Ruth Beck Kathleen Beisner Evelyn Bemis Dorothy Bowe Madylyn Conrad Doris Cypher Lewis Chester Dean Camper Edna Cook Dorothy Davis Catherine Dennison Inez Dolch Helen Dreitzler Letha Dutrow Elinor Eggert Berneice Eberhard Lily Fogleman Jewell Gaines Margaret German DRAMATIC CLUB Virginia Renninger Lois Good Ernest Grummel Francis George Edith Harding Nellie Hawkins Sam Huth Florence Halter Ruth Hart Robert Houk Sylvia Howard Myrtle Jones Elvira Nagy Medeleine Kelley Mary Lou Katzenmeyer Harriet Keller Martha Keller Constance Keller Mildred Kraft Lucy Knestrict Martha Koch Marjorie La Fontaine Freda Lust Kathryn McNeil Margaret Miller Elizabeth Martin Clyde Miller Elizabeth Molineaux Robert Nye Nellie Peterman Jane Powell Alice Marie Powell Leola Price A1931 --63-- Mollie Rozenman Katherine Rupert Liona Reynard Nancy Robinson Eugenia Sheets Mary Ellen Smith Marian Snook Berneice Stoffer Berneice Strausbaugh Carmen Swander Thomas Saunders Allan Stoffer Marjorie Stover Fanny Schwab Alice Shedenhelm Eleanor Sherck Harry Shrodes Geraldine Shuinway Margaret Sidebotham Myron Smith Margaret Smythe Marguerite Snyder Elizabeth Strausbaugh Ozelma Sullivan Helen Summer Carmen Van Nette Evelyn Weaver Kenneth Wetzel Lessie Weaver Dorothy Williams Thelma VVork Magdalene Yeager Tom Zoller .. 9he :Blue and oldl-'-1-'- THE DRAMATIC CLUB The Dramatic Club of Tiffin High has completed another successful year. With Miss Herron as our able adviser the club has grown and be- come truly a working organization. The following people were elected as officers for the year: President ....................................................,. Madeleine Kelley Vice President ........ .......... K athleen Beisner Secretary ........,.... ....... M ary Alice Barrick Treasurer ......,....................................... . ............ Harvey Barrett A plan of giving points to a member for active work in the club was used this year. Any member having ten points was entitled to a club pin. During the first semester an open meeting was held in the auditorium to which the entire student body was invited. Two short plays and several special numbers were presented. An interesting play, The Life of the Party, was given in the auditor- ium at the annual Christmas programme. At the beginning of the second semester membership was opened to the sophomores. Thrity-five signed pledges. The enrollment now reaches one-hundred nine. The most important event of the year was the presentation of the an- nual play The Nut Farm on March 20. The cast was very capable. We owe much of the success of the play to them. Thus closes another year of club work and more achievements are added to the already long list. 1931 -69.- T 'l'-9he .Blue and fold 9'he .Wat farm 1931 ' 9'he .Blue and 1?oId-..-...-.- THE NUT FARM ,--O-.4- On March 20, the dramatic club presented its -annual play at the Jun- ior High School Auditorium. The play this year was a clever three-act comedy entitled, The Nut Farm. Those who attended, found it just as lively and nutty as the name implies. The plot of the play centers' around Willie Barton's attempts to keep his sister, Helen, out of the movies and to save his brother-in-law's bank- roll. Of course, the family does not aggree with Willie. In spite of his warnings, the family fortune is invested in a fake movie company and is lost in an apparently worthless picture in which Helen,' the sister, had taken the leading part. Just at the crucial moment, when all seems to be lost, Willie appears on the scene, saves the bankroll, sells the picture, gets a job with Mack Sennett and marries the neighbor's daughter. The last scene leaves the audience rather weak and exhausted from laughter, but still able to stagger out. We feel reasonably safe in sayingfthat it was en- joyed by all. The cast of characters was as follows: Willie Barton, Our hero ................... ........... H arvey Barrett Agatha Sliscomb, our heroine ........ ...... A lice Marie Powell Mrs. Barton, the mother ................. ................ R uth Hart Ezra Sliscomb, Agatha's father ...........................,... ......... M yron Smith Helen Bent, our would-be actress ............................... ...... D orothy Bowe Bob Bent, her husband and owner of the bankroll ...........,.,.. Lewis Chester Hamilton T. Holland, the villain ,.,....,....................................,... Philip Miller Clarence J. Biddeford, a scenario writer in league with Holland Clyde Miller Van Horton, Helen's leading man .,............................................ Dean Camper The maid ..............................................................,.....,... Nellie Marie Peterman The stage fixtures and properties were procured through the efforts of the stage manager, Ernest Grummel. Letha Dutrow had charge of the costumes and decorations. Our club adviser, Miss Herron, ably directed the play. She generously gave both time and energy to whip the play into shape. Coaching the cast was a big order, Miss Herron, but it was well done. We want to thank you and compliment you on your splendid work. 1931 ..'71... 9he Zlue and fold Ray Allbaugh Robert Barnes Harvey Barrett Milford Barrick James Beck VVilson Best John Boroff Wilbur Briney Shirley Brown Robert Bruce John Buskirk Albert Casey Lewis Chester Carl Clever John Conrad Thomas Downey Lester Eastman Horner Egbert Wade Estep Frank Ferrall HI-Y CLUB Howard Gage David Gottlieb Ernest Grurnmel Merlin Hartzel Earl Hostler Robert Houck Earl Huines Richard Hunter Ernest Jeffries Van Kanan Doran Klein Edward Long Vllenner Machamer John Martin Leland McConnahey Paul Miller Vernon Miller Dale Moore Ralph Neiderhauser Robert Nye 1931 -72- Richard Pfeiffer Paul Reese Paul Reznsberg Robert Renninger Dale Rhinebolt Arthur Riddle Robert Ring Rheo Shaull Harry Shrodes Herrick Shulnway Myron Smith Paul Sinyser Daryl Sours Allan Stoffer Vergil Valentine James Watson Kenneth Wetzel Jack Wilcoxson VVarren Wilson VVebster Young Torn Zoller ---9he .93lue and foldi--..-1' THE HI-Y -l--4,-i- 1930 and 1931 marked the complete organization of the Hi-Y group. Excellent attendance and keen interest of both the new and old members has carried the organization to new pinnacles of success. Mr. Martin and Mr. Bailey were chosen as advisers. The club was open to only juniors and seniors the first semester, but sophomores were admitted the second term. The new members were ini- tiated in very impressive, formal induction ceremonies. There are now approximately sixty members in our very active organization. The club was well represented at the Older Boy's Conference at Van Wert, and a group of eight underclassmen attended a conference at Fostor- ia. The latter conference was especially arranged for new members. The opportunity to spend two weeks at that splendid camp, Nelson Dodd, was also given to Richard Hunter and Harvey Barrett. 5 Numerous social activities varied the more serious programs this year. The bean feeds, pancake and sausage feeds etc., were greatly enjoyed. The Hi-Y club and the Girl Reserves gave a Christmas party for the youngsters of the city. For the first time this year, Hi-Y pins with a T attached were made available to the fellows. The success of the Hi-Y club this year is due, largely, to the conscien- tious and untiring labor of our president, Richard Hunter, who wasassist- ed by various committees and the other club officers, who are as follows: Vice President ,,....,....,..,,,,,,,.,,,..,.,,.....,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Myron Smith Secretary ............ ....... H arvey Barrett Treasurer ........ ,.,,,,.,., W ade Estep 1931 -73- 9'he .93lue and fold Mary Adelsperger Bernita Adkins Eleanora Albert Marjorie Albert Alice Albright Helen Andes Neva Arbogast Eleanora Bailey Ruth Baker Mary Jane Barrett Mary Alice Barrick Helen Bartholomew Ruth Beck Madeline Behni Kathleen Beisner Evelyn Bemis Dorothy Bowe Bernice Brickner Beverly Brickner Margaret Burns Dorothy Byers Katherine Cole Edna Cook Esther Cook Madlyn Conrad Louise Corthell Merry Cutlip Doris Cypher GIRL RESERVES Catherine Dennison Inez Dolch Helen Dreitzler Dorothy Drown Dorothy Davis Letha Dutrow Mae Eastman Berniece Eberhardt Evelyn Echelbarger Eleanor Eggert Alice Flechtner Catherine Flechtner Lily Fogleman Kathryn Frary Mary Ellen Frederick Jewell Gaines Frances George Margaret German Lois Good Gretchen Graf Margaret Hahn Florence Halter Doris Harding Edith Harding Evelyn Harding Ruth Hart Evelyn Hartzel Alice Hoffman Jeanne Hoffman 1931 -74 -- Dorothy Holtz Sylvia Howard Elsie Hunderlock Eleta Huth Marjorie Hunter Myrtle Jones Erdine Jordan Elois Kanan Martha Katzennieyer Mary Katzenmeyer Constance Keller Harriet Keller Martha Keller Madeleine Kelley Alina Kirian Lucy Knestrict Florence Knorr Martha Koch Mildred Kraft Virginia Lang Freda Lust Ruth Lust Hazel Mae Malkimus Elizabeth Martin Florence McClure Marie McConnahey Kathryn McNeil Lillian Metz 9'he Zlue and fold Liona Miller Margaret Miller Margaret Jane Miller Elizabeth Molineaux Janette Osborn Mae Owen Marie Peer Nellie Marie Peternlan Marie Pfeiffer Alice Marie Powell Jane Powell Leola Price Mary Raudebaugh Zita Remsberg Liona Reynard Alma Riddle Margaret Riddle Katherine Riehm Evelyn Rinker Mollie Rozenman Mildred Roberts GIRL RESERVES Nancy Robinson Helen Roper Katherine Rupert Alice Schatsnian Edna Mae Schorger Fanny Fern Schwab Alice Shedenhelni Helen Shelt Eleanora Sherck Ethel Mae Shuey Mary Evelyn Smith Margaret Smythe Marian Snook Marguerite Snyder Marjorie Stine Berneice Stoffer Marjorie Stover Anna Strausbaugh Berneice Strausbaugh Elizabeth Straubaugh Ozelma Sullivan Helen Summer 2931 -75- Carmen Swander Mary Swander Carmen Van Nette Lucile Walter Evelyn Weaver Lessie Weaver Harriet Werner Dorothy Williams Edith Williams Marie Williams Thelma VVork Ardis Walcutt Magdaleen Yeager Marguerite Yeager Clara Zirger Margaret Van Tassel Miss Hasemeycr Miss Miller Miss Wade Mrs. Hunter Margaret Sidebotham he Zlue and oId-..1- THE GIRL RESERVES I I 8 One of the organizations which has a vital place at Columbian High School is the Girl Reserve Club. It is a means of developing the intellec- tual, social and spiritual life of the members of the club. One of the most successful years for the club has just been completed. The programs which were held semi-monthly on Tuesday evenings were planned to be varied and interesting. The devotional services formed an important part of them. The theme which was carried out in these pro- grams was, The Patchwork Quilt. Each meeting represented a patch of the quilt. On Sunday, March 22, the Girl Reserves took charge of the evening service at the Lutheran Church. An important partz of this service was the beautiful ceremonial which was presented. Several times during the year the girls met and in a body attended the Sunday morning services in different churches. This year, a new custom, The Gypsy Patteran, was inaugerated. On the fourteenth of October, the Girl Reserves dressed as gypsies and carrying their lunches in bandana handkerchiefs, hiked to a designated place in the country where the senior members buried a message to next year's club. Next year the club will journey to the same place, read the message of the previous year and then bury its message for the club of the following year. On the thirtieth of January the Girl Reserve Carnival was held at the Y. M. C. A. The Carnival was not only a financial success, but it also proved to be one of the most enjoyable informal social gatherings of the year. The social activities for the year included the Christmas party given with the Hi-Y at the Y. M. C. A. for children in the city, the Mother-Dad- Daughter bauquet and the Senior Farewell. The Girl Reserves have endeavored not to devote all their time to their own members, but ever to be ready to serve others. During the year an interesting program was presented at the infirmary and also at the jail. Christmas and Easter cards were sent to the women who reside at the infirmary. In short, the Girl Reserves in their endeavors this year have tried To find and give the bestl' and thus to enrich the lives of each other. 1931 l -76- 9qhe 53lue and fold ev , 2? bfthletics I 9 31 1 ---'9'he Jfilue and fold--'-'- COACH G. A. BURKETT 1931 -73- he 53lue and old Y FOOTBALL SQUAD Harvey Barrett James Beck Paul Bish Wilbert Briney Albert Casey John Conrad Thomas Downey Robert Dryfuse Lester Eastman Howard Gage Levi Glick Charles Hayward Raymond Hixon Earl Hostler Richard Hunter Dorman Klein Kenneth Lautzenheiser Harlow Leahy VVoodrow Leidy Robert Lindsay Edward Long Wenner Machamer Kenneth Margraf Leland McConnahay Harry McCr0ry Philip Miller Vernon Perrong Donald Sea.rles Herrick Shumaway Warren Wilson Robert Willoughby Webster Young FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Libbey ......... .. ,..,.. ........ A .. Upper Sandusky .... Sandusky ...., ,.... . Oberlin ....,. Willard ..... Norwalk ..., Fremont ..., Bellevue .... Findlay ..... Total .... 39 Tiffin 13 Tiffin 19 Tiffin 29 Tiffin 7 Tiffin 19 Tiffin 2 6 Tiffin O Tiffin 52 Tiffin T5 Total 1931 0 56 0 6 S 0 6 28 0 I5 -lm .awe and old- -' THE FOOTBALL SEASON-1930 A week before school started, the football squad was called out, and suits were given out to about seventy candidates for the team. The team was put through some fundamentals and exercises the first two or three days. Then they were put through light scrimmaging. At the end of the first week they had a real scrimmage. This helped to give the green men a faint idea of what a football game was like. Our first game was with the Toledo Libbey Cowboys in their South Side Stadium. Libbey had a veteran team, and we were handicapped by inexperience as there were only four letter men back. In this game the team showed that it could and would fight until the final whistle which ended the game with the score 39 to 0 in favor of Libbey. After a severe trouncing by Libbey we next met Upper Sandusky here on the following Saturday. We showed that we profited by the experi- ence from our first game. In this tilt we scored a number of touchdowns. Many men were substituted so as to find what really was in them. The final whistle settled the game in our favor by a score of 56-13. On the following Saturday we journeyed to Sandusky. There we encountered a team much heavier and more experienced. We battled on even terms with them the first and third quarters till Sandusky substitut- ed and we were entirely worn out. The game ended 19 to O with Sandusky on the long end of the score. Oberlin was our next opponent. They came here on Friday g and after a long delay, the game started. Tiffin High scored first by getting the break of a blocked punt. Then Oberlin came back and scored four touch- downs. The game ended 26 to 6. 1931 ..3O-- ----l-9he ijlue and old .. The next victim of Tiffin was Willard. We journeyed there and bat- tled them on even terms It was cold and there was quite a bit of fumbling We showed we had fight when we held Willard in the last three minutes. We prevented them from winning by holding them for downs and making them kick to us. The game ended 7 to 8 in our favor. Our next game was with Norwalk, here. The game was very excit- ing during the first half. The half ended with the score 0 to 0. But in the second half, Norwalk let loose with a. passing attack Tiffin could not stop. When the game was over, the final score was 19 to 0 in favor of Norwalk. Our next game was with Fremont at Fremont. Again we were at a great disadvantage when we were placed against a team much larger and more experienced. The bright spot was when in the last three minutes, Conrad intercepted a Fremont pass and ran for eighty yards with airtight interference for our only touchdown. The final score was 26-6. Our next victim was Bellevue here. We played the first half entire- ly in their territory. They never once threatened our goal line. Tiffin let down in the second half and scored nothing but a safety. A great num- ber of substitutes were placed in the game. When the final whistle blew, the game ended with the score of 28 to 0 with Tiffin on the long end. Our last game was with Findlay High. Again we played against a much stronger and experienced team. We were outplayed the first half, but we came back strong and fought them on even terms the second half. When the game ended the final score was 52-0. This game ended another successful grid season for T. H. S. The team is to be congratulated for the fine showing, considering the fact that it was almost wholly composed of green material. But what was green material soon developed into fighting demons, thanks to the successful efforts of our coach, George A. Burket Jr. t++1931c' -81- THOMAS DOXYNEY Hxilllv Guard 28 ZH 30 Tom Downey was the only three year man on the team. Hard luck, in the form of broken bones, seemed to follow Tom. In his junior year he broke his arm in the VVillard game: this year in the Fremont game he got a broken nose. He was a game and valuable play- 61. LESTER EASTMA N LLIAeS1V Guard 30 Although this was his first year, he was always ready to do his stuff. Af- ter he would lay some- body out, he would get up with a big grin on his face. He was a good sized guard and used his weight to the best advantage. As Les is only a junior, he will be out fighting again next year for a guard po- sition. EDXVA RD LONG ullongu End ISO This was Eddie's first year, but it didn't take him long to find an end berth. Although Eddie was small, he was a good hard tackler and played exceptionally well at all times. He was also a fine punter. Eddie is only a junior, so great things can be expected from him next year. .ghe .'73lue and fold 5 . .. ' In 1931 -32- VVEISSTE R YO l'NG uBillvv Tackle 29 USO Webster Young was a remaining member of the championship team of 1929-1930. Bill worked faithfully during this sea- son. At every game one saw him either on the top of an opponent or For running one down. his faithful service he was elected captain of the squad-a well deserv- ed honor. The team that gets him next year will get a real football player. HA RLOXY LEA HY Pretzel Halfback KO Leahy, our hundred seventy pound fullback, was one of the surest ground gainers in the league. What a sight it was to see Leahy, Our Old Reliable Halfbacku, chalk up six more points for Old T. H. S. One could not have found a harder and a surer tackler on the team than Pretzel. EARL HOSSLER ' Hossie Right Tackle SO Earl Hossler, one of our tackles, became a reg- ular after the Oberlin game. Often he would snag the opponent's ball- carriers behind the line for a big loss. Since Hos- sie is only a junior, his Work next year should surpass that of this sea- son. LELAND MCUONNAHAY Mhlacn Sub End 30 Leland McConnahay was another one of those fighting West Side Irish- menf' Mac was not a reg- ular, but when he was in a game, he fought hard and gave his best. Mac got his letter for the first time this year. He is a senior and will leave us this year. RICHARD HUNTER Joe E. Sub Fullback 3O Dick Hunter was a small player: but when he hit the line, he was always sure to go some place. He was a good in- terference maker and a deadly tackler. Dick made up for his lack in size and weight, in fight and nerve. As he is a senior, he will leave us in June. You will be badly miss- ed, Dick. ALBERT CASEY ALAAIH End and Center The fighting West Side Irishman! Casey was a new man at the game this year, but he developed into a real player. He surely was a fighter who never quit or lay down on the job. He is another sophomoreg so prepare for big things from Al. 9' e2lue and old C0 .fix- 1931 YVARREN VVILSON VYzu'nie Halfback 30 Warnie Wilson, although the smallest man on the team, played with vim and determina- tion in every game. His most noted achievements were his terrific dumping interference and his hard tackling. Seeming to be everywhere, he was al- ways at the right place at the right time. He is only a junior, so watch War- nie. ROBERT LINDSAY nliobvv Left Guard 30 Bob is the Big Boy from the farm. This was his first year at the game, but it was not evident by the way he played. He fought hard in every game and surely did tear things up. Since he is an- other sophomore, we look forward to good work from him the next two years. HARRY MCCRORY Jack Quarterback 30 Did McCrory know how to play? He always made the right play at the right time, much to the agony of the opponents. He was all pep, and im- bued it into the rest of the team. He could pass and punt, and at receiv- ing passes, he was right there. Tiffin High is sorry to lose you. DORAN KLEIN Klein Sub Guard 30 Doran Klein, another one of those fighting VVest Sidersf' was help- ed by his size and fight to get a letter this year. He nearly always broke into a game when he was needed. Doran is only a sophomoreg he has two more years in which to do big things. R AYMOND HIXSON bARabvY! Quarter 30 Raymond Hixson was our quarterback in many of our games this year. He was a good ball carr- ier and also the passer when he was in the game. Ray always had that never die spirit. He is another junior who will be back next year to show more of his ability. l'l-IARLES HAYXVARD Charlie End 30 Charlie. was our Fighting Warrior from the North End, and he was an end who could travel. He wasn't so very bigg but when he hit a man, the man was down. He was a great aid in Working interference. He always ran into a lot of opposition, but this did- n't keep him from starr- ing. Too bad we have to lose you, Charlie. e :Blue and c1931 -34- ROBERT DR-YFUSE Tubby Right Guard 30 Tubby was small but mighty. After soaking some victim he always turned around and look- ed up so innocent-like. He would listen to the signals, wiggle his ears, and lo-there was a hole for our ball-toters to step through. He is only a sophomore. so should be very valuable when he is a junior and a senior. JOHN CONRAD Connie Right Half SO Johnny surely could tear things up! When some foolish fellow would try to stop John11y, down into the mud would go the unhappy victim's face and around him would go Johnny. When we needed a yard or two, Johnny was there to get it. He is only a sophhonioreg so watch him when he is a junior and a senior. YVILISERT HRINEY Red Fullback 29 30 Not only was Red one of our most consistent ground gainers: but when it came to interference and tackling, he was as good as we had. Many a poor halfback though he had run into a freight when Red hit him. Red was high scorer of the county. Too bad he is a senior. YVOODRO W' WVILSON LE lDY Hom Center 29 3O The fighting fool at center! The opposing team found the center of our line about as easy to get through as a rock wall. Why? Because this man Leidy was there. He made the Little Big Seven Team for two years. He is un- doubtedly the best center that Tiffin High ever had. Bozo says good-bye to Tiffin High in June. You'll be missed, Bozo. KENNETH LAl l'ZE NHEISER Kenny Sub Half A'30 Kenneth Lautzenheiser was a good blocker and runner. He ran for long gains in the Upper game and scored two touch- downs in the Bellevue game. Kenny got his let- ter after much hard work and fight. He is a senior too. You will be missed next year, Kenny. UA RL ULEYER lsfvvu Manager SO Carl Clever was the manager of our 1930 foot- ball squad, always on the job, he was ready to give assistance to anybody who needed it. Carly was exceptionally good at wrapping sprains and bruises. We surely did appreciate his work. e fjlue and fold S .. C Xbfffx ' 1931 l -- 85- HOVVARD GAGE Sonny Halfback 30 Howard Gage made the varsity his first year. He was a good passer and punter. Sonny made real gains in the Norwalk and Willard games. He was one of 'the cogs in the Conrad-Gage passing re- ceiving team. Sonny is only a sophomore so will be back next year to do more real work. VYENNE R M.-KCI-IAM E Ii XVeu End 30 Wenner Machamer was our tall, rangy right end. He was a good tackler and a blocker. VVen was in the game fighting all the time. To get down un- der punts and snag them before they made a foot was one of his tricks. Wen is only a junior: so he will be back to show his ability next season. DON SEARLES Don Halfback 30'l Don was Tiffin High's flashy halfback. He was right there before the- other team was ready for him every time, and they were out of luck if he ever hit an open field, With his speed and the use of his gray matter he was responsible for scores of yards gained. Besides his running, he was a star at defense. He will be back next year to strut his stuff. Good luck, Don. i 9h lueand 1931 -36-- 9he Zlue and fold Hebert Nye Howard Ga Earl Hostler Wenner Machamer Fred Freece BASKETBALL SQUAD Charles Ballreich ge Raymond Hixson Hestor Black John Conrad Frank Ferrall MANAGER Kenneth Mitten BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Findlay ................. ...............a.... 2 6 Tiffin .,,-..l.,,,,, , 13 Upper Sandusky ...... .... 1 9 Tiffin ..... ,...i 2 1 Libbey .................. 24 Tiffin ....v .,., . 14 Jr. Home ........... V..l 1 3 Tiffin ..... ..... 1 2 Sandusky ...... ..., 2 2 Tiffin ..... .. 5 Oberlin ....... ,,,, 1 5 Tiffin ,,,,, ,,.,- 2 1 Willard 27 Tiffin ...., 28 Fostoria ..... 18 Tiffin ,.... .... . 16 Norwalk .. . 37 Tiffin ..,.. ..... 1 5 Fremont ..... .... 2 G Tiffin ..... ..... 1 7 Bellevue ...,. .... 2 0 Tiffin ..... ..... 1 6 Calvert 13 Tiffin ,.,.. 16 Total .... ...,....,..,l, 2 62 Total ...,..,.... ,... 1 94 CLASS A TOURNAMENT Fremont ..... .i.i.,...,,..,,, . 16 Tiffin ............. i,.. . 22 Norwalk ..... ..., 2 8 Tiffin .,,.. ..... 1 8 Total .... .,,. 4 4 Total .... ..... 4 0 1931 ..S,7.. 't'l9he .Blue and fold THE BASKETBALL SEASON 1930-1931 Tiffin High opened its basketball schedule with Findlay High in the Tiffin Junior High gymnasium. Tiffin's team was a small and green team compared to the tall and experienced Findlay players. Our boys proved, however, that they had plenty of fight and grit, but when the game ended, the score stood 23-13-of course, in Findlay's favor. Then we were out for blood. The night after the Findlay game our team went to Upper Sandusky to have it out with the Wyandot County boys. Our team completely outplayed and outclassed Uppers team through- out the entire game. The game ended with a score of 21 to 19 with Tiffin on the long end of the score. Next Tiffin High played host to the strong Toledo Libbey basketball quintet. Although our boys were again pitted against a much stronger and older team, they showed Libbey they could play basketball very well. When the final whistle blew, the score was 24-14 in favor of Toledo Libbey. Our next game was with the strong Junior Home team. As this was the dedication game of the new Stephen Collins Gymnasium, wel knew it would be very good from start to finish. Both teams played on even terms throughout the game which was not in the bag until the final whistle blew. When the game was over, the score stood 13 to 12 in the Junior Home's favor. We then locked horns with the Blue Streaks of Sandusky in our gym- nasium. The sailors had a veteran team and were expected to win from the start. Nevertheless, Tiffin held up very well in the first half, neither team scored very much. In the second half, however, Tiffin weakened to lose by the score of 24 to 5. We journeyed to Oberlin for our next game when we easily overpower- ed the college town quintet. Our boys showed real reversal of form, in this game compared to that which they had been staging in the former games. We won by the score of 21 to 5. The following game was with flashy Willard quintet in the Tiffin Junior High gymnasium. The score was very close during the whole game, but Tiffin High staged a last minute rally to get a lead and then froze on to the ball so Willard could not even get it. We won by the small margin of 28 to 27. 1931 T f9he ,Blue and old-4..g..... We then went to Fostoria to try to defeat the Fostorians on their own floor. Both teams played on very even terms during the whole game, but Fostoria staged a final spurt that placed them a basket ahead of Tiffing and then, they stalled for time. The score was 18 to 16. Our next game was out of town. Our boys outplayed the Norwalk team during the first quarter but could not stand up to the offense that they displayed. Our boys weakened to lose to Norwalk by the score of 37 to 15. However, the score does not show how hardly contested a game it was. Next in line came Fremont. Without the services of Coonie , it seem- ed as though our boys could not hit their stride during the game. The lit- tle giants showed their superiority at the game when they sank a deluge of baskets and beat our boys by 9 points. The score was 26 to 17. Our team traveled to Bellevue to battle their quintet. Again we were minus the services of Johnnie Conrad, one of our guards. It seemed as though we could not get our stride againg the team couldn't sink their shots and guard Bellevue's men. We were defeated by the tally of 20 to 16. The last game was with Tiffin Calvert. As the boys were back in form again, they completely outplayed and outclassed the parochial school quintet. Our boys beat them to the tune of 16 to 13. .ii45. THE CLASS A TOURNAMENT - Tiffin High drew Fremont for their first game and completely turned the tables by defeating them by the score of 22 to 16. We then gained the chance to play the Norwalk basketball quintet the next night. Our luck could not last, though. We met defeat again at the hands of the Maple City Five and lost by the score of 28 to 18. This put us out of the race for the class A tournament title. 19.31F -39- HESTOR. BLAK TK ' 'Blackiew Forward 31 Hestor Black was the only senior regular on the team. He was exper- ienced enough to do big things for Tiffin High this yea.r. He was a very fast and quick player, and could surely handle the ball. Blackie would often fake his opponent, go around him, and make a basket for Tiffin. The squad honored him by electing him , honorary captain. We surely will miss him next year. HOWVARD GAGE nsonnyn Forward 31 Howard Gage, the main stay of the team, was the high scorer of almost every game. Sonny was a very good dribbler and surely handled the ball lake a Veteran. He was al- ways fighting and never gave up. It surely was a fine sight to watch Son- ny's long shots from the side, the ball would zip through the basket with- out even touching the rim. Sonny is a sohpo- more, so he will have two more years to show his knack of making baskets. We expect big things from you, Sonny. UHARLES BALLREICH uljallyn Center 31 Charles Ballreich was our lanky center. He cer- tainly was a fine basket- ball player. He did not become a regular until the middle of the seasong but when he did, he made up for lost time and show- ghe 2lue and 1931 ' ed the fans he could play. He was a very good cen- ter and often got the tip off from his opponents. He could also play for- ward. When the going was tough, Bally was al- ways talking things up trying to get some pep into the team. Since Bal- ly is only a junior, he too will be back next year to show us how he plays. RAYMOND HIXSON lLHix7V Guard 31 Ray was one of the outstanding players of the basketball season. He was always ready and waiting for some fellow to try to get around him. Ray very often broke the ice for Tiffin by taking advan- tage of a free throw. He g u a r d e d exceptionally well in the two games of the Class A Tournament at Sandusky. As Ray is only a junior, he will be back next year to render his services to dear old Tiffin High. JOHN CONRAD C00nie Guard 31 John Conrad was one of our most valuable players this year. Johnny always fought hard and held his man down to a very low number of points. He surely could sink the sucker shots when he got the chance. John was injured during part of the season and could not play every game, but when he got back into the game, he made up for lost time. Johnny is only a sopho- more, so he can be ex- pected to show his ability very well before he is through. -1--9 e .Blue and old x. 1 . - V -'v l EARL Hossnmn -'uossier F , 5 Guard '4311' ' Earl Hossler, another one of our tall guards was a regular the first of the season and showed us he could play basketball. He always could get the ball off the opponents' blackboard: and in this way, would help hold the opponents' score down. He was not only very good at handling the ball but also very accurate as a passer. Hossler is only a juniorg so he will be back next year to help the team win a great ,number of games. FRAN K FERRALL Fino Forward Bl This year was Finds first attempt at tossing the pill through the bas- ket. The fans didn't see much of Frankie but he performed his duty well every time he' was sent in. As Fino is a senior he will be lost by gradua- tion. We hate to lose you, Frank. T :Q are-1 55 ' at fra -. Fd Lv EZE L7,, ' A' iid g. A ' if 2, mr:- . 1931 FIIEDDIE FREEUE Freddie Guard 31 Freddie usually broke into a game when the go- ing was tough and when we needed a few more points. He could guard and pass very wellg so he could play a couple of po- sitions wherever he was needed most. He was very good at sinking long shots from the sides of the floor. Freddie is only a sophomoreg so he will have a better opportunity next year to show us just what he can do. YVENNER. MACHAMER s axxvenv 1 Center 31 Wen took care of the center position. He work- ed well with Gage and Conrad. He liked to slip in behind some guard, have some one shoot the ball to him, and then shoot. His making points this way greatly embar- r a s s e d the opposing guard. He will probably be one of the star main- stays ofnext year's team, as he isa junior. KENNETH IVHTTEN uliennyvr Manager 31 Kenneth Mitten became the manager of our bas- ketball squad during the middle of the season. He had been the assistant be- fore this. Kenny could always be depended upon to keep the suits in the best of order and condi- tion. He was very handy, too, at taking care of the squad's injuries. ---'l 9he 93Iue and old TRACK SQUAD Howard Gage Wenner Macuamer Webster Young John Conrad Burdell Magers Fred Freece Rheo Shaull Vernon Rohe Robert Remsberg Karl Goetz Mark Wolfe COACH Floyd Junkins Lawrence Bull Richard Pfeiffer John Buskirk Ralph Fertig Wilfred Eggert Raymond Hixson Donald Searles Vernon Miller Myron Doncyson Loris Arbogast Charles Hayward TRACK SCHEDULE April 20-Thompson-Old Fort-Tiffin. April 24-Mansfield, Relays. April 30-Fremont-Clyde-Tiffin. May 9-Fremont-Little Big Seven. May 16-Mansfield district. May 24-State, Columbus. No account of these meets could be given as the material Went to press before any of the meets took place. 1931 -92- 9'he Qlue and o IT PAYS TO PLAY Some one has said, and truthfully so, The playgrounds of America are becoming more and more the laboratories where manners and morals are tested. There is much that is worth while on the American football field and the basketball court. Here we find a contest based on community of effort and founded upon drudgery, courage, unselfishness, clean habits of life, loyalty, sportsmanship of the spirit, of the individual, and of the team. All these things become merged in team work, team play and team spirit. The greatest single factor in the winning of games is this thing called team spirit. Here one finds that a goal in something to be struggled for, that no matter what his disappointments may be, he must gather himself together and push on ahead. He may ever find himself tackled until 'his teeth rattle. He may make mistakes, he may lose his temper, he may be thrown for almost disgraceful loses, but he knows that he must get up and struggle and fight and endure in order to advance toward the goal-and that he must do all these things according to the rules. Some one has summed the whole idea in a few beautiful lines: Dear Lord, in the battle which goes on through life, I ask but a field that is fair, ' The chance that is equal with all in the strifeg The chance but to do and to dareg And if I should win may I win by the code, With my faith and my courage held highg And if I should fail may I stand by the road, And cheer as the winners go by. The man who has this spirit does not have to stand by the road because usually others are cheering for him. 1931 -93- 9he fjlue and fold 1111n ln 5 i?'7?f '5 -Rv 5 wP Ef gg. . Ei: Q, ax ii 3 . ,L I U 5455506113 -M-W1931f .-94- 9he Blue and fold A Jflumni 6 5 .IQ 5 mr ,J li e: 'iz'-1.:1.:5 :: 'X--' f n- :E ik V v' E Q ' fmm CWM 0-5 ww fm. M Q 1 ..Ta.'f' 1931 I l-'-9he 2lue and fold ALUMNI ---Qmm. We consider it a great honor to be able to print here, a message from the oldest alumna of the Tiffin High School. Miss Shawhan is the only living member of the class of 1863. We are deeply indebted to her for her extreme kindness and willingness to cooperate with us in making our an- nual and the alumni section a success. We take the opportunity now to extend to her our thanks and sincere wishes that the rest of her life may be filled with the best things the world has to offer. Miss Shawhan, we, the class of '31, salute you. May your memories of dear old T. H. S. never grow dimg but, like your life, become more mellow and dearer as the years go by. 4 5. These pictures are both of Miss Shavwhan. The first was taken in 1864 and the other a few years ago. The following is a short sketch of her life: I was born February twenty-six, eighteen hundred forty-five on the Fort Ball side of the Sandusky river in Tiffin, Ohio. In eighteen hundred fifty-one at the age of six years, I was sent to school, my teacher was Miss C. Coffen. The school room we occupied was the front room of a dwelling house on Clay Street. Child1'en of 'all ages came to it from the little ones just learning their A. B. C's to older ones advanced in reading, writing, arithmetic, geography and grammar. The next year a school house was provided on Franklin Street which consisted of three rooms-Primary, Sec- ondary and Grammar Grades. In eighteen hundred fifty-six when the corner stone of the Monroe Street School Building was laid, Mr. D. F. DeWolf, the superintendent, gave an address in which he made theistatement that there were one thousand scholars enrolled in the public schools. Their names were placed in a glass jar which was put in the center of the corner stone and sealed. In eighteen hundred fifty-seven, I entered the high school and grad- uated in eighteen hundred sixty-three. Twenty years after I went to Kansas City, Missouri to live there with an invalid sister. As her health did not improve there, in eighteen hundred ninety we came to California. That was forty years ago and in this part of the state where there is such 1931 -96 -- 9he 2lue and Mi...- profusion of sunshine and flowers, time passes so rapidly one can hardly believe so many years have really gone by. I have now passed my eighty-sixth birthday and I heartily wish that each member of the present graduating class may live a long, happy and prosperous life. To the Graduating Class of the Tiffin High School for the year of 1931: Please accept greetings and congratulations from the oldest living member of the Alumni Association of the Tiffin High School. I can hardly realize that it will be sixty-eight years next June since we, a class of ten members, received our diplomas from the hands of the President of the Board of Education. How proud and happy we were to be so warmly and sincerely congratulated by him. With the wish that you all may be successful and happy through life, I ani, Yours sincerely, Mattie W. Shawhan, 1863 Ano.,-- In behalf of the Class of 1878, who by their unexcelled accomplish- ments have helped to bring about a day of better things, we extend hearti- est greetings to our fellow alumni. But time is rolling on, and scenes are ever changing and: Like a plank of driftwood, Tossed on the mighty main, Another plank encounters, Meets, greets, parts again, So tossed and drifting ever On Life's unresting sea, We meet and greet and sever, Parting eternally. Emma Mercklebaugh Class of 1878 1931 eeee -97- - -9he Zlue and fold To the Class of 1881 Hail and good wishes to the classmates who are still among the Quick -regrets and congratulations :to those who have joined the Hinvisable choir and to all the Alumni of the Tiffin Schools, greeting. Mabel Spayth, 1881 Many years have passed since the members of the class of 1882 re- sponded to the call of the bell at the Union School on Monroe Street- then the Tiffin High School. Changes both in school and civic life have come during these yearsg but the love of the class of '82 for their Alma Mater has not changed to-day. From far and near they greet her and the class of '31, Mrs. C. V. Beidleman Class of 1882. Greetings from the Class of 1883 of the Tiffin High School: There were sixteen members in this class--twelve girls and four boys, and up to this time, it was the largest class that had graduated from T. H. S. Of course we thought it was the smartest classg but will admit now, There are others. Mis. James Hershberger, 1883 Forty-six years have come and gone since we, the class of 1885 stood Where you are now standing. Many changes have taken place both in our Tiffin High School and in our class. We send sincere greetings to the class of '31 of T. H. S. May success be yours. Mrs. Frank M. Frederick Class of 1885 .1931 '- 9'he Zlue and j9old4.l...... On June 18, 1886, eleven boys and seven girls, the largest class to have been graduated from Tiffin High School up to that time, said good-bye to their AlmaiMater, the Monroe Street Building, and started out to take up their various careers in life. While the Grim Reaper has visited our ranks, yet there still remain thirteen members, five of whom reside in this city. We take pleasure in extending greetings to the class of 1931, and hope for the continued success of the Blue and Gold. ' Bertha Brohl, 1886 Up -'to this time, graduating classes consisted of less than twenty and verv often only ten to fifteen people. The class of '88 had thirty-one mem- bers and each member had to give an oration or read an essay, with a read- ing or music interspersed, it was well after midnight-when the last mem- ber had finished her essay and looking over the audience reminded one of that old time song- Please Go 'Way and Let Me Sleep. John Brown Class of 1888 Back through the years from the class of 1889 comes a greeting to the class of 1931. To you young folks of today we would have presented a very funny picture, but I assure you We in our day were just as proud and happy, though a little frightened as we awaited our turns to read, or orate the Wonderful essays We had written. We who are still here, wish for you, all the good things in life, just keep smiling. Mrs. Nellie Huss Nichols Class of 1889 1931 -99-' he .Qlue and old To the Class of '31: Upon leaving the Tiffin High School to face the business world and take a shot at your destiny, aim high so that if by chance your shot should be deflected by striking an obstacle along your pathg it would land a little higher than if you had taken a lower aim at a career. The writer can remember that the Class Prophecy given by a member of the class of 1890 at our commencement exercises predicted that one of the boys of that class would become governor of Ohio and that all the restwould by their deeds have their portraits hung in the Hall of Fame. Nowll cannot recall when or where a male member of that class ever sat in a governors chair or where the deeds of any other member caused his .spicture to grace the walls of a Hall of Fame. I remember after leaving high school that I was dumbfounded to think that no one called upon any one of our class to fill some of the responsible positions at that time. We supposed that the amount of knowledge we had absorbed was enough to conquer the world, but to our great disappointment, we discovered it was not. A diploma from old Tiffin High is a wonderful asset to anyone but in closing I would advise a little polishing up by a course lin some college. Then you will be better equipped to face the business world. I John Rowland, 1890 Supft. of Mails, Tiffin Post Office. My appreciation of the value of my education in the Public Schools of Tiffin has grown greater as the years go on. It has been only in the last few years when it has been my experience to contact children educated under other systems, that I have realized the priceless value of the public school system of America, which instills discipline of mental faculties and obedience to authority. With greetings and good will, I am Faithfully, Katherine M. Arnold Class of 1891 H 1931 -100- ---9he Jjlue and 19old-...--.. r.'. -'- Greetings, Class of 1931: You have just finished a twelve-year course of preliminary prepara- tion for life's journey, spend another four or five years. Modern busi- ness demands it. You will then be ready to embark on the great voyage With God as your Pilot, you will safely ride the crests and troughs of the waves. The better the ship, the greater the safety. Never falterg never lose courage. Remember! THRIFT, HEALTH, EDU CATION, HONESTY, ENERGY, and DETERMINATION will carry you over the greatest obstaclesfto SUC- CESS. Sincerely, Charles C. Marquardt Class of '92 Greetings and best wishes to the Class of 1931: May this be your daily motto: I shall pass through this world but onceg any good, therefore, that I can do or any kindness that I can show to any human being, let me do it now. Let me not defer or neglect it for I shall not pass this way again. Corinne H. Runyan, 1893 To the Class of '31s It is with pleasure that on behalf of the class of 1894 I extend greet- ings to you and welcome you into our association. Ethel Pittenger Class of 1894 1931 -lOl- 9he 53lue and fold...-.- To the Class of 1931: Wouldn't this old world be better If the folks we meet would say, I know something good about you! And then treat us just that way? Wouldn't life be lots more happy, If the good that's in us all Were the only thing about us That folks bothered to recall? Wouldn't it be nice to practice That fine way of thinking too, You know something good about meg I know something good about you ! 37 Vergie A. Newson, 1895 Greetings to the Class of '31: Browning tells us that: Earth is not grey, but rosyg Heaven is not grim, but bright of hue, If I stoop, I pluck a posyg If I stand and stare-all's blue. Thiry-five years ago-or was it yesterday ?--Life looked rosy enough to us, but today we have learned from experience that we get out of life just what we put into it. A life spent not in selfish gains but in service to others yields the greatest returns. For the life that lives 'is lovely, And the soul that gives expands, The heart that warms to a brother's need Is like the Son of Man. From New York to California and Japan and from North Dakota to Florida, the class of '96 unite in wishing you happiness and success through Service. A Lilla Wyndham Clouse, 1896 1931 ,102- ....l.-9'he Jfilue and 1? In these columns allotted to the Alumni, in which nice things are said to and about the Class of 1931, please allow me to remind that class as Well as those who have graduated before, that the one link that connects all graduates to the traditions and memories of the Tiffin High School is the Alumni Association. At present it is the envy and admiration of all neighboring high schools and it will maintain its position proportionately as the class'of 1931 and those which follow, interest themselves in its be- half. Homer George, 1897 Class of '31: Here is one fact we can never dispute no matter how far away we may drift or how seldom it enters our thought-the institution of the Tiffin Public Schools has for nearly three-quarters of a century, developed, edu- cated and inspired its youths of today into useful citizens of tomorrow-and it still carries on! W. O. Dildine Class of 1898 Following the graduation of the class of 1899, Professor C. A. Krout was promoted from Principal of the high school to Superintendent of Schools, succeeding J. H. Snyder. You, the members of the class of '31, are also ending your high school career under the leadership of Superintendent Krout. After thirty-two years, we can more fully appreciate the influence of such Christian teach- ers upon ourlives. We congratulate you upon having finished your course and trust you will ever emulate the life of one of the finest characters in Ohio Public Schools. No one can be sure the good that Professor Krout's exemplary life has had upon the youth of Tiffin in the past four decades. L. G. Keller, 1899 1931 -103- 'Til' he .93lue and old---- Our class send to the class of 1931, greetings fraught with pleasant memories of the days spent in Columbian High School. We wish for each of you, that you may attain the success for which you strive and that life may deal kindly with you through these coming years of growth and development. Most sincerely, Mary E. Chamberlin Class of 1900 To the Class of 1931: We rejoice with you in the privilege that has been yours while attend- ing Columbian High, for we have recollections of happy hours spent within those same Walls. Faithful teachers have endeavored both to instill into your hearts, high ideals and to instruct in your studies. As you go out to larger experience, we trust that life will ever grow richer and fuller because you are loyal to these ideals and give to the world the best that you have. Our best wishes 1 go with you. Carolyn B. Cockayne, 1901 I am glad to give a word of greeting to the Tiffin High School students of today. Of my own memories two are outstanding-the appreciation of English literature in Miss Hartman's classes, and the lasting impression as Miss Arnold urged us to keep a margin in all we did. I know you will carry away many happy memories across the- years. Helen M. Shafer Class of 1902 1931 i - 104 -- 9'he glue and oldi--...- THE OLD HIGH SCHOOL I've only seen it twice in twenty-five years. The last time I went a hundred miles out of my way, but it was worth it. To hold a man like that, a thing must have value, a value that grows with the years, and the old High School does. There's a personality about it into which our dreams are woven, it's a part of us and we're a part of it no matter how far we travel or what life brings to us. It's the sum of the ideals of all its teachers and the total of the aspirations of generations of youth on the threshold of life. It's good to know that it is still there-like sunshine, and love and God-and to know that it goes on and that there are hundreds more like myself, and always will be, living straighter, bigger and finer for the mem- ories of the old High School they cherish in their hearts. Milton Ganaga, 1905 Twenty-seven years ago I was one of the twenty-seven graduates of Columbian High School. I remember those four years so well and many times do I recall with gratitude the associations with the teachers of those days, some of whom are still actively engaged in implanting ideals in the minds and hearts of the youth of the present generation. One reason why it is not difficult for me to visualize my High School days is the fact that I am a member of the faculty of the West Philadelphia High School. This is the largest one of the thirteen public high schools in Philadelphia. We have an enrollment of 4560 students with a faculty of 180. Although there are many advantages for a student in a large sys- tem, yet there is not that pleasant intimate relation between teacher and student that one finds in a school such as Columbian and I think that in the last analysis the advantage rests always with the smaller school. Now may I offer congratulations to you, the Class of 1931 upon the completion of your High School career and may I wish you unbounded suc- cess to more and may you ever be loyal to the memories of dear old Colum- bian High. Charles J. Dryfuse Class of 1904 1931 -0105- 'T -9he Zlue and fold Service is a fundamental to success. L. Mercer, 1906 Almost a quarter of a century has elapsed since our dear old class of 1907 joined the ranks of the Gonebefores, so We feel that this contri- bution of our bit has the experience of age behind it. To you young people of the class of 1931 who are starting out with your grips packed to the bursting point with that marvelous vision of youth, We would say, Make yourself a Worthwhile pattern of life and keep the Working plans ever near you. Profiting by the mistakes of others f for the past is the best teacher of the present? eliminate from your daily living all vain fancies, and begin to practice the spirit of renunciation, which Will help you achieve all the really big and Worthwhile things of life. Just remember, too, that we value something most, after we have lost it. One ships drives east, another drives west, While the self same breezes blow, It's the set of the sail, and not the gale Which bids them where they go. Like the winds of the sea are the waves of the fates As we voyage along through lifeg It's the set of the soul that decides the goal And not the Winds, or the strife. Rachel Hoke Miller Class of 1907 This is the first time I have ever been called upon for What have you ? or To what do you owe your success in life? . I recall our class motto Strive for Success and while there are many kinds, when l attend the graduating exercises of my son this year, I can say, This is a most satisfying one. In striving to bring up good boys and girls. I have remembered many times the inspirations received at Tiffin High School. Success to you. Fern Finley Dewey, 1908 1931 -106- '-'- 'L'9he Zlue and 15old-..i-.....- To the Class of 1931 and old grads of T. H. S. the class of 1909 send greetings. Our class was unique in having only six boys among its twenty-nine members and it was the last class in which each member took an individual part on Commencement night. Classes have come and gone increasing in numbers yearly. May old T. H. S. continue to prosper. This is the wish of the class of 1909 and of Mrs. Reginald Arndt, 1909 Greetings, Class of 1931: On June 15, 1931, it will be twenty years since the thirty-nine members of the class of 1911 said farewell to dear old Tiffin High with its corps of splendid instructors and well-beloved superintendent. There have been many wonderful discoveries and inventions in the past two decades, and to you, the class of '31, the world offers untold op- portunities. Many of you will go on to higher fields of learning in further prepara- tion for your life's work. Others, filled with zeal and high ambition, will directly enter upon the world's various activities. As you press forward in your chosen field of endeavor may you realize that service to mankind will bring the richest and most lasting returns- happiness, contentment and inner satisfaction. The alumni of the class of 1911 desire for you, the best life has to offer, and bid you God speed. Dorothy Knight Elenbaum Washington, D. C. Class of 1911 1931 -107- 9'he 2lue and fold To the Class of '31: The world has moved since that rare day in June 1912, when our class went forth from the portals of Columbian High in quest of the great adventure. In those halcyon days the word neck was used exclusively as a noun, and was a work of good reputeg the hip-flask was unknown because legislators had not yet become obsessed by the idea that they could pass a law and save a soul. We were naive enough then to be- lieve that American freemen would never be drafted and sent across the seas in quest of an international will 0' the wisp and if war should come we were simple-minded enough to believe that the military victory could be translated into a victory of peace. The experiences of the intervening years have taught the observing many lessons. But with all of the disil- lusionments, we are happy to be alive. The class of 1912 sends its loyalty and its love to the graduating class. We have a supreme faith in the as- pirations and integrity of on-coming youth. Forrest Revere Black, 1912 I am most happy to extend greetings from the class of 1913 to the class of 1931 and to the Blue and Gold. My thought goes back to our graduation-some eighteen years ago- and I see the girls of the class dimly outlined in white sailor suits with purple ties. We thought we were being clever in stepping out of the con- ventional into the realms of the unusual. Whether or not we were suc- cessful is a question of much conjecture. However, it was a great old class! Kathryn Lott Bosworth, 1913 Greetings and best wishes from the class of 1914. During our days at dear T. H. S., some one, I think it was Mr. Frazier, gave us this bit of advice which to me has seemed truer each year: Don't be so busy appre- ciating yourself that you forget you can always learn something from the other fellow. Mary Bogart, 1914 1931 -108- '- 'T'9he Zlue and oldl. I dare say I voice the sentiments of every member of the class of 1915 in extending to the class of '31, congratulations and best Wishes. As life rolls along all of us think back to our happy days at T. H. S. Thoughts of our classmates, our teachers and our studies cannot be erased from our memories. Sixteen years have not dimmed these memories and we sincerely hope, sixteen years from now, the class of '31 will still be praising our dear old High School. Nina Duffey, 1915 Greetings, fellow classmates of T. H. S. '16, wherever you may be! It doesn't seem like fifteen years, does it? May we never forget the happy hours we have spent within the walls of old T. H. S. George Hoke, 1916 You will be greatly indebted to your school for whatever of wealth and honor you may hereafter win in the world. May you leave with a firm purpose to live so as to add new honor to its name. Robert Benner, 1917 Glass of 1931-Greetings and congratulations: One whose footsteps preceded yours is with you as you close your days in Tiffin High. Let me join you in that old song Auld Lang Sync. In a spirit of fraternity beneath the Blue and Gold, may I repeat to you, as you journey on, the words of Polonious to Laertes- To thine own self be true-Thou canst not then be false to any man. Gertrude A. Ranker Class of 1918 I welcome this occasion to extend my sincere greetings to those who are about to pass out into life as the graduating class of 1931. Ever may the memories and teachings remain and health, prosperity and happiness be their lot. Paul A. Geyer, 1921 19319. -109- 9'he .3lue and fold Greetings, Class of 1931: Today all together, tomorrow drifting to the four points of the com- pass. Some meeting success and glory, others disappointment and failure. But most of you mediocre or Abe Lincoln's common people. Whatever your station or location always remember good old T. H. S. Berdine Koch Klein Class of 1922 We extend our best wishes and congratulations to the class of '31. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Knestrict Class of 1923 A short poem by Maurice Hathaway expresses my thought more than anything I can say. It is called: GOLDEN FRIENDSHIP Time weaves a mystic pattern, On the queer old loom of life, His shuttle is the fleeting year His warp the joy and strife, His Woof and web, Good Fortune and Despair, But Friendship is the Golden Thread That makes it all so fair. Mrs. B. B. Swinnerton Class of 1924 It is with pleasure that I send the class of 1931 the sincerest of wishes for success. You enter upon its achievement without handicaps in prep- aration or training but the part which the inspiration and personal interest of your teachers has played in your accomplishments, thus far, must now be taken by increased determination on your part and by the firmly found- ed resolution that each defeat shall be but a stepping stone to a finer char- acter and a worthier career. Paul H. Sheats, 1925 F 1 9 31 - 110 - - - 'l 9'he ,Glue and oldl..-..... To the Class of '31: The class of '28 extends its congratulations and best wishes for your success, and may life with its great problems and opportunities bring each of you glory, honor, and happiness of which may you be abundantly worthy. When the commencement exercises are over and the last word is said, remember that then it is only the beginning and that the world with its thousands of interests and occupations is a great school. , Louise Dreitzler, 1928 You of the class of 1931, have reached a very important milestone in your lives, but there are many more ahead. May you show the same cour- age, ambition and persistence in reaching each of the coming goals, that you have shown in reaching this one. May Excelsior be your motto and success will be your reward. Elizabeth Kohli, 1929 I am thankful for the opportunity to write for the Blue and Gold but I feel somewhat inadequately qualified. Understand there is a growing tendency towards not continuing the Annual hereafter. I am almost impatiently anxious to urge that it be published always. As I look back on those four years of high school life I had, I cannot conceive how they would have been complete without a record, something permanently bound, to look back upon. It is a part of your high school life and without it, too much will be lost. I know the troubles of finance and materials can be overcome and I am ready to help in any way. Lester Harding, 1930 to 19319 -111- ffhe .93Iue and fold if ' va' li ry ,xj 1 WWW .EWU f 1931 -112- 9he 2-Blue and fold Qfeaturea 11? L E H U- U 1 1931 -113- he Zilue and old OUR CALENDAR Sept.8-Hello everybody. We're back at Tiffin High again. Sept Sept Sept. Sept Sept. Sept Sept Sept Sept Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Oct. Nov. Nov. Nov. 61 10-Our first assemblyg and oh, what a commotion on the shelf! 11-First meeting of our bigger and better band. 15-Mr. Foght excused a stray dog from study hall. 16-Seniors elected class officers for the coming year. -Juniors had a class meeting. 19-A few acrobatic stunts were presented in assembly by our cheer- leaders. 20-First game of the season. Columbian High was defeated by the powerful Libbey eleven. 22-We began to think we would be forced to install traffic cops for the sophsg but they're getting along O. K. now. 30-Tiffinian staff members were elected. 4-It was Sandusky this time who gave us the lesson in the act of football. Tough luck. 8-Debate tryouts. 15-We celebrated Vergil's birthday in a special assembly. 18-T. H. S. sinks Willard. Oh! What a day. 21-George Moriarity, famous American League Umpire, gave wa talk on Condition and Disposition. -Wheel Everybody shouting-one whole day vacation. Teachers go visiting. -Grade cards were given out. Much excitement. Student teachers began their Work. There were diverse opinions among the student body. A special assembly featured Jules Brazil. Wasn't it simply gorg- eous? S 7-Another special assembly. Professor Ullman, co-author of our Latin texts discussed his travels through Europe. as 1931 -ll4- lwhe Zlue and ioId.-..- Nov. 15-Tiffin High beat Bellevue. Our band paraded at the game with a little drum major at its head. Nov. 18-Both Blue and Gold staff members and senior cheer leaders were elected. Nov. 26-Hurrah! No more school until Dec. 1. Go easy on the turkey. Dec. 1-Here we are. Dec. 4-Magazine campaign is on. Who's going to win-the Blue or the Gold? Dec. 8-We need shock absorbers when we get our grade cards. Dec. 9-Senior rings were selected. Aren't they darling? Dec. 12-Student teachers have gone until next semester. Dec. 15-I told you so. Golds won in the magazine campaign. Dec. 16-Hi-Y and G. R. hold their annual kid party. Everyone had a great Dec. Jan. J an. Jan. Jan. Jan. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Feb. Mar. 21 time. -First basketball game. Tiffin High played Upper Sandusky. Who won? Tiffin High, of course. The Christmas program was a whiz . No more school until next year, Jan. 5. 5-1931 already. Time certainly does fly. A 9-If Mr. Miller has to buy anew camera, he'll know who's to blame. The seniors are having their pictures taken. 14-Will Adams, Uncle Henry of the radio world, and former Tiffin High student, was our speaker today. 26-Exams-ah, hours of misery, ,gnashing of teeth, biting of nails and then only a 75. 30-Girl Reserve Carnival. Nuff said. Those dreadful little white cards are out again. 5-Dr. E. L. House spoke in assembly today about The Psychology of Success. 12-Senior civics students visited the court house. They were sadly missed by underclassmen. 18-Cast for The Nut Farm was selected today-date of play set for March 20. 26-Mr. Foght and his band paraded through the downtown district. 27-We did it! We beat Calvert 16-13. Only the tournament left. 6-We made the acquaintance of Herbie Televox, mechanical man. Some of our seniors even operated him. l -115- .....-'-lghe .93lue and old i Mar. Ma r. Mar. Mar. Mar. Mar. 13 -It's all because the game was played Friday 13. The juniors were defeated by the faculty. 16-We can't evade those report cards, which are given to us every 20- six Weeks. Dramatic club presented The Nut Farm . It was a big success. 23-Opening of the track practice. Tongues hanging out after the four mile run. 25-Have you been wondering why the seniors have been so scotch lately? Sh, they've been saving for their rings which were received this Week. 31-Look at the birdie. Underclassmen got their pictures taken. April 2-Another vacation until next Tuesday. April 7-We always come back for more. April 24-Senior class party. May May May June June June June 8-Our little sophomores held their annual prom. 15-Seniors were given a splendid banquet by the Junior class. 26-Shhh! Silence prevailed at school today. The seniors began their examination s. 7-Baccalaureate sermon by Rev. R. J. Hunter. 8-Class night. 10-Commencement night. Address given by John Allen Krout. 11-Alumni banquet. Our high school days are over. im if s 1931 -116- 9'he Zlue-and 15old-...--- i f 'n V 1' ,'M www 1 1 WB ST 1931 -117- 9he Zlue and fold OUR FORD fl X' filll-A .R W. Q 7 Y 453' ll: .- 1553 N- 'L Rr -f , Gas-that which explodes ........, A .... A ...... Spark-that which keeps life in a school ,e.Ae Motor-chief cause of trouble .........s..,H,.,, Wheelbase-means length ....esse.,.. Wheel-runs around ,,.......,...... Muffler-keeps silent ,,,,.........t..........,,,,.,t..,...., Tires-full of wind .l.l.l......ltl...tttt........sttts,.....tt Transmission-moves backward and forward Brakesf-holds us in check ......,.......77,,.,,,..,,... Selfstarter-seldom works ..... Radiator-at the front ,,..... Body Finish-is pretty .......r,., Headlights-is light on top .e.,... Heater-gets red hot ..rrl..r....... Fenders-keeps mud out ,l..,,,.. Cushions-soft ..,...ll..,lll...,.,..,...lrrrr....l G C. Cut-out-makes lots of noise ..,.....,,...,..il Tail light-becomes red, sometimes ........ee Nuts and bolts-holds things together ...,... License-needed badly ..llll.....,.......rll.....r....lr.r Windshield-easy to see through- Bluff ...., Rattle-always there ,...l.,l..,,,lee....,..l................. Windshield wiper-swipes clean .,.e7 Gas Tank-always empty ........ Gas line-always closed up .e.... Chauffeur- Home Reggie ,,..io Color-green ...,.,e.....eee,e....eee,.,.eeee.... Spotlight-always shining ................ Spare tire-useful in emergencies .e.,, Bad Gas-never burns up .,,....e..,,,... Steering wheel-Hsteersl' ....e,e,..e,.. Horn-always blowing off .,.,.......,, Carburetor-good mixer .ee......e..,ee,,.. Rumble Seat-always in the rear .....,. 1931 - ll8 -- -A legs Ruth Hart G ..,,, Ruth Lust Sophomores Paul Miller Doris Harding Elsie Zuern Harry Shrodes Report cards Mr. Martin James Hayes Lewis Chester Lucy Knestrict Virginia Lang Wade Estep Myron Smith Robert Bruce Margaret Smythe Kenneth Lautzenheiser Mr. Foght Knowledge Sylvia Howard Fanny Schwab George Allis Evelyn Bemis Gerald Riddle George Speck Freshmen Martha Koch Carl Clever Eleanora Albert Harry Tone Elizabeth Molineaux Letha Dutrow Catherine Dennison 9'he Zlue and fold '- E ES PSALM FOR CHEMISTRY I. Mr. Bailey is our teacher: we shall not pass. II. He maketh us to stand plain the structure of matter, and he ex- poseth our ignorance before class. up and ex- the whole III. He restoreth our sorrow. He causeth us to labor with acids and bases for our grade's sake. IV. Yea, though we walk through vapors and hydrogen sulphide, we shall gain no knowledge, for it catches in our throats instead of our brains. Atoms and molecules distress us. V. He prepareth a test for us. Our mem- ory runneth over. VI. Surely brain trouble shall follow us all the days of our lives, and We shall be troubled with stupidness forever. STRANGE AS IT SEEMS 1. Aviation is the most piosonous thing in the world as one drop kills. 2. You can't drive in a nail with a. sponge no matter how hard you soak it. 3. Guards have been changed at Buck- ingham Palace. 4. Everyone is gone except the clock, and it is still going. 5. You can't swim in a poolroom. 6. Tramps in old days used to carry tin cans. Now they ride in 'em. Man: I want two tuna fish. Fresh Grocer: 'tYou'd better stick to pianos. Bank Teller: This check looks all right, but have you anything about you by which you could be identified? Sweet Young Thing: Oh, yes, for one thing, I have a mole on n1y right arm. Grandpap swears that the U. S. Mint is a cough drop. Old lady: Sonny, can you direct me to the First National Bank? Sonny: I kin fer a nickel. Bank direc- tors don't work fer nawthin' in this town. Hey, waiter, therefs a piece of steel in this bacon. What's the matter? Dunno. Must be arazor-back hogf' The most stirring Passages ever written are found in the Cook Book. ' Mike, said Pat, 'Ado you know what a blue law is? Sure, said Mike, a blue law is a black idea created by a yellow streak in the colorless hearts of pale people green with the envy that makes white men see red. Mother: I wouldn't play the piano so soon after your grand-father's death. Little Ethel: That will be all right, Mother, I only intended to use the black keys. Well, how did you enjoy your visit to the dentist? I was bored to tears. New Student: Do they ring two bells for school? Bright Junior: Nope, they ring the same bell twice. 1931 -119- 9he Jfilue and fold it il V' ' .,,.-K, 'V I If . i' f' ' -4 Q,.: ., 'll ' gg. ' - f -1 if ..:?Qf X : 5 K 8 , E -,'m,.'- g.a.a:f, ' X? ,K f S s A If ' ., K Us Q 6 U i av, 1 A ,-,. 1--ld . v C we .--,f ' IW 1 5 1X , ,.,, -. , fj nf 1 .A,E,. Q J i f H' AQ 1 W H- 5 tr -1 X 1 5 V , hu 1 ,' -' I - 1 9 1 5 f D. 1 I My V xx X fUHfWaJ c--+5 ' .pl K, fi . ii I 4 - l 5 3 R X ' Q ul- ,,,..,, ' w- , - ' f ,X i xxx , , U x . ' 1931 - 120 -- 9he Zlue and old '- GREETINGS TO THE CLASS OF '31 Greetings to the Class of '31, the twentieth class, whose progress through' the twelve grades of the Tiffin Public Schools it has been my privilege to observe. In reviewing your journey through the school, I am reminded of the many changes in the personnel of the class. In the first grade we found eighty-five girls and seventy-seven boys-one hun- dred sixty-two tots who had been brought to the school house amid the tears of the mother and the sobs of the child. Today only twenty-eight girls and fifteen boys of the original number are members of their graduating class. The different grades buildings are represented in this group as follows: Monroe 89 Miami 185 Minerva 93 College Hill 8. The thirty-two girls and thirty-seven boys now enrolled who were not in the first grade in 1919 have- joined us at different stages of the journey, the greatest addition coming from the rural schools to enter the ninth grade. We notice that Dutch Hundred, Gallipolis, and Honolulu are some of the schools sending us recruits. Varied have been the careers of the sixty-two boys and fifty-seven girls who withdrew from the class at different timesg some will graduate at other schools this year: but many of the number have fallen by the Way side. Since you are the last class to complete this journey with me, I shall attend your commencement with the same mingled feelings of gladness and regret as ex- perienced by each member of your class. We shall ever be interested in Tiffin High and rejoice at the success of its alumni. C. A. Krout AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO THE CLASS OF ,31 This is not a farewell to the class of '31 but rather an acknowledgement of a close relationship that has come over a. period of six years. Of these years, I spent two with you at Junior High: you have spent three with me at Columbian High. The class of '31 has the distinction of being the first group to enter the seventh grade in the Junior High School. You came as a classy you are leaving' as individ- uals whom I have learned to know and to like. You came as just another group of boys and girlsg you are going as individuals, different from all others, individuals whom I know better than you know yourselves. As you go out into the world, I want you to knowsthat I think of you now not as the class of '31 but as individuals of that class, my friends. W. W. Martin 1931 1 9he Zlue and fold---' T R EE 1931 -122- - he Zlue and fold ' Dick was almost drowned last night. Noi How come? The pillow s1ipped,the bed spread, and he fell into the spring. UAH ready, said the stage manager to his assistant, Run up the curtain. Say, replied the assistant, Uwhat do you tnink I am-a squirrel? Eleanor: Your brother is awfully care- less. Last time he came to my house he left his hat. He'd leave his head if it were loose. Katharine: Yes, I know. I heard him say he'd have to go to Denver for his lungs. The meanest man we know of is the warden who put a tack in the electric chair. Our idea of the meanest man on earth is the barber who puts hair restorer in his shaving cream. Miss Miller: How many times have I told you to be to class on time? Pupil: I don't know. I thought you were keeping track. Funny: May I have the last dance? Girl: You'Ve had it. Jessie: What do you do for your freck- les? James: I turn out the lights. He: Every time I kiss you, it makes me a better man. She: Well, you don't have to try to get to heaven in one night. Miss Arnold: What could you do for a person overcome with carbon monox- ide? Bright pupil: Bury him. Then there was the Scotch author who hoped all his children would be girls so he could use his old typewriter ribbons for their hair. T. H. S. graduate iarrested for speed- ingj: But, your Honor, I am a Columbian student. Judge: Ignorance doesn't excuse any- body. Kate: Have you ever fallen on your head? Denny: Sure, there's the mark on the pavement. Polka: f'Could you pass the bread? Dot: I think I can. I moved pianos all summer. I hear that you acted in this last talkie. Yes, I was the approaching footsteps. Office Girl: There's a salesman outside with a mustache. - Employer: Tell him I've got a mus- tachef' Me: I'm going to get ahead. Thee: Good decision. You need one badly. He: 'AI understand Liona is learning to play the oboe. She: Oboe? NVhat the heck is an oboe? He: It's an ill wood-wind that nobody blows good. 1931 -123- --.--.ghe ,93lue and 150ld..Tl41'm ,I ,T fi H g 3 5 A if firm , 1 . K, as f I , A Y' 2 B, ' Q ' ,K-,3 -iv K 5 X r S, - . Q. A ' , ' f'-N W 15 wk . , ,., -5 GH -H--A---19.31 - 124'- he Zlue and fold ' Before I go, let me repeat the words of Webster. Llet's get out of here. He's starting on the dictionary. 1 Sam: My shoes am tight. Bo: Kwit rubbin' your feet wif alka- hol. Irate Wife idiscovering scofflaw hus- band on front steps fikkling with the door- knobjt What are you doing there, John? Husband CContinuing to turn knobjz Pshh! I'm jusht gettin' Sh-Kenectadyf' Captain, I feel an attack of sea.sickness coming on. What shall I do? 'Tain't necessary for me to tell you: when the time comes, you'll do it Oh, Mother! Get the listerine. Jimmy's just caught a skunk and I think it's got halitosisf' Hotel Clerk: Have you a reservation? Unexperienced Lady Traveler: Do I look like an Indian? Waiter: We do our cooking by elec- tricityf' Customer: Take this egg out and give it another shock. I'll never say another word about Peter's getting errands balled up. Yester- day he brought me home the loveliest ear- rings. Just what you'd asked him for? Ooh, no, I'd told him herring. Flapper-a girl who paints her face, bobs her hair and says: Clothes, I'm going downtown. If you want to come along, hang on. It was the end of the scene-the heroine was starving- Bread, she cried, Give me bread! -and the curtain came down with a roll. I want some good current literature. Here is a book on electric lighting. Say, the jokes in that last issue were terrible. , I don't know. I just threw a lot of the rejected ones in the stove and the fire just roared. A boy left the farm and got a job in the city. He wrote a letter to his brother who decided to stick to the farm, telling him of the joys of city life, in which he said, Thursday we autoed out to the Country Club where we golfed until dark. Then We motored to the beach for the week-end. The brother on the farm wrote back: Yesterday we buggyed to town and base- balled all afternoon. Then we went to Ned's and pokered until morning. Today we muled out to the cornfield and gee- hawed until sundown. Then we suppered and then piped for a while. After that we staircased up to our room and bedsteaded until the clock fivedf' The four Horsemen: Paul Revere , Buffalo Bill Jesse James Barney Google A pessimist is a guy who kills himself for fear that the cemeteries will be all fill- ed up by the time he dies. 1931 -125- I 4 J -n 4,4 - L. I l 4 1 w 9he Zlue and fold ii? ,.- '-2' -r SNA FS 1931 -126- IAM f -if Qvnffljhm e W e e 'fY6,.Wlm6r:, '9'he glue and 1?oId 'i There be of them that have left a name behind them h V : . -Ecclesiastitgx Q df' ' wid U QR diet f 95 kia- MW f fW hW Xgfgngiggqiy' MW2i4y?4wJM ?Sb, JfK6J 'f?E4Q22jir ,fl Q ix M M2363 : LW4sx' Q W EJ Q. E www W whiff 1931 NX ..1z7- n 1 YYW , ghe Zlue and fold The Photographs For The 1981 BLUE AND GOLD Made By The Miner Studio Your Patronage Solicited C lprintin C Opposite Heidelb Tiffin, Ohio f' ENGRAVINGS BY Fort Wayne Engraving Company Fort Wayne, Indiana 1931 -128- ! I , F D I I