Conneaut High School - Tattler Yearbook (Conneaut, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 92 of the 1928 volume:

— ICtltris Printed by The Conneaut Printing Company 182 Broad Street THE TATTLER U [inctcen hundred and twenty weight Graduation Number L PUBLISHED BY The Tattler Board Conneaut High School Conneaut, Ohio 4 THE SENIOR TATTLER The Tattler Staff 1927-28 Editor-in-Chief -Associate Editor Editorial Department _ Jane Davis __ _ Anna Kahkonen Literary Editors Marguerite Whipple • Harriet Whitson Society Editor -. Joke Editor Activities _______ _ - Gertrude Joslin Athletics 1 Marion Alstrom I Toivo Manniko Art Editors _ | James Lowell ' Marjorie Powell Business Department Business Manager ------------------------ Beila Kovach Assistant Manager ------------------------- Mary Kehoe Ida Sandstrom Constance Sands Clara Blood Richard Wellman Virginia Esterhay Circulation Department Manager ______ Paul Rist George Nye George Fortune George Hutton Margaret O’Connor Carol Merrick Carl Sheehan Jeanette Ott Evelyn Rist Reporters: Anne Huhta Mary Hewitt Bernice Hanni Betty Goldstein Edwin Maukonen Howard Tyger Typists: Margaret Sabo Thelma Ahlberg Marguerite Fuller Mary McMahon Mildred Porcello Faculty Advisor: Paul Sheehan THE SENIOR TATTLER 6 3able of (Contents Dedication Administration Classes Activities Athletics Literary Jokes Advertising This TJolume of the 'Battler is sincerely and respectfully dedicated to CbnahA.Johnson whose untiring efforts as friend and advisor have earned for her a fond place in the memory of the lass of cBwenty eighf EDNAH A. JOHNSON 8 THK SENIOR TATTLER foreword If in some future time this publication is the means of bringing back to you pleasant memories of the years you spent in Con-neaut High School, we have not labored in vain. THE SENIOR TATTLER 9 Administration 10 THE SENIOR TATTLEIi c flembers of School c3oard CHARLES A. OTT, President O. L. BREWSTER, Vice President CARL B. MILLARD, Secretary LOUISE E. KAHLER C. A. RISLEY Superintendent of City Schools C. M. DICKEY Principal of High School V. R. HENRY THE SENIOR TATTLER 11 BOY, when you graduate, can your teacher or your principal say of you, “I am glad to commend (insert your own name here) as a reliable young man of sterling character. He has a pleasant and kindly dis-ncsition. He is affable, courteous, and polite to both old and young. He is absolutely honest, He has no bad habits. He is loyal. cooperative, helpful. Educationally, he is well prepared. In short, he is the type of young man w’ om the country needs?’’ GIRL, can it be said of you. “I am glad to speak a few words for (your own name here) whose school record is high. She is a young woman of excellent character. She is capable, honest. and reliable. She is ladylike in all her actions. She dresses neatly and in good taste. She is cooperative, loyal, helpful. She takes no delight in ossio, but is fair and just in h°r estimate of others. She is considerate of all and respectful to young and old?” C. M. DICKEY MR. C. M. DICKEY A privilege always implies a responsibility. All the later educational theories have for their basis a n.ore democratic idea whose central thought is, “each for all and all for each.” If this is to become a reality instead of an ideal, greater responsibility must be assumed by students for the welfare of those with whom they daily associate. When students are rightfully engaged, having in mind, the best interests of the school privileges will naturally follow. V. R. HENRY. MR. V. R. HENRY 12 THE SENIOR TATTLER The Faculty 1. — Miss Alta Wood, A. B., A. M. Ohio Wesleyan University. University of Wisconsin. English, Biology, History. 2. —Mr. Leonard Hoppes, B. S. Mt. Union College. Ancient History, Coach of Athletics. 3. —Mr. Wesley Schaaf, A. B. Ohio State University. Chemistry, Physics. 4—Mr. Roland Morris. Central Business College. Bookkeeping, Salesmanship, Filing. 5.—Miss Louise Lodge, A. B. Hanover College, University of Illinois. Spanish, Latin, English. (� .—Miss Doris Griffey, A. B. Oberlin College. French, Ind. Geography. 7.—Mr. W. L. Davis. Edinboro State Normal. Erie Business College. Manual Training. 8___Mr. Paul Sheehan, A. B. Defiance College. History, Civics. 9.—Mr. Cable T. Barnes. Lallarper Seminary. W. I. S. T. College. Palmer School of Penmanship. Penmanship. 10. —Mr. Maurice Adams, B. S. Indiana State Normal. Mathematics, Physics. 11. —Mr. Clarol B. Cross, A. B. DePauw University. Geometry, Director of Band. 12. —Mr. Kline Loomis, A. B. Ohio Wesleyan University. Salesmanship, Filing, Commercial Geography, Mechanical Drawing. 13. —Miss Rosalie Baer, A. B. Cornell College. Art. 14. —-Miss Ednah Johnson, A. B. Lake Erie College. Biology. 15. —Miss Frances Appleby. Ohio State University. North Western University. Ohio Wesleyan University. Bliss Business College. Typing, Shorthand. 1(5.--Miss Ruth Rossiter, A. B. Western Reserve University. English, Modern History. 17.—Miss Elizabeth Cossitt, A. B. University of Michigan. English, Coach of Girls Athletics. 18—Miss Ruth Long, B. S. Ohio University. Home Economics. 19. —Miss Marie Brown. Hillsdale College. Librarian. 20. —Miss Edith F. Stanley. Office Secretary to the Superintendent. 21. —Miss Marion Dusenbury, A. B. Allegheny College. University of Pittsburgh. Latin, English. 22. —Miss Benita Dodd, B. M. Ithica Conservatory of Music. Music Instructor. 23. —Mr. William Simpson, B. S. University of Akron. State Normal, Indiana, Pa. Spencerian School. Gregg School, Chicago, 111. Shorthand, Commercial Law, Commercial Geography. 24. —Miss Nobia Rector. (Resigned at end of first semester.) 25. —Mr. John Hopper. (Resigned at end of first semester.) 14 THE SENIOR TATTLER Class Song r a S we come to the close of High School, Vl-X Sadly think of days gone past, All that mem’ry holds the dearest, Golden joys that could not last. Thou our guide, our Alma Mater, Loyal e’er we’ll be to you, To thy teachings, to thy guidance. We thy bidding ever do. Chorus: Loyal we’ll be ever to the white and blue. To our Alma Mater, hearts forever true. We’ll be worthy of thee through the years to come, And pray thy future bright will be. arriet ‘Whitson. (Marguerite Whipple Class eSMotto WORK WORKS WONDERS Class Colors GREEN AND SILVER Class Slower PINK ROSE THE SENIOR TATTLER 15 Classes 16 THE SENIOR TATTLER Qlass ‘Toem FAREWELL, DEAR ALMA MATER 1 AREWELL, dear Alma Mater, p Our parting time has come, From dearest friends we sever And our classmates, too, forever, As we leave you one by one. Schoolmates, now we leave Our place for you to fill. For we shall win the greater name As we climb the path of fame And our hope will lead us still. Our hearts are grieving as we part, Our eyes would fill with tears, And memories sweet will soon unfold The pleasant dreams—the days of old. The scenes of vanished years. Farewell, we go to prove The blessings you have taught; Through the hours of school-day strife We have reached the door of life And our future goal is sought. Elizabeth uPfCanz. THE SENIOR TATTLER 17 Sophomores Sophomore Qlass Officers R. WELLMAN, President E. DUNN, Vice President V. BLAKE, Secretary M. GIBSON, Treasurer 18 THE SENIOR TATTLER Top Row Left to Right: John Morris. Bernard Miller. Willis Lyons. Frank Wal- ford. George McIntosh. Rdward Wheeler. Lee Rodgers. Maxwell Murray. Edgar Onion. Russell Pease. Marl Smith. Kenneth Spieldenner, Rdward Richards. George Tompkins. Edmund Patterson. Calvin Hatch. James Weaver, Robert Sprague. 2nd Row: Rvelyn Thayer, Frances Wood. Martha Samppi. Beverly Tuttle. Helen Williams. Doris White, Rita Wheeler. Emily Townsend. Anita Verner, Rhea Rockwell, Anna Rose. Isla Sloan. Madeline Sleeth. Doris Smith, Madeline Slocum. Alice Tenhonen. Evelyn Rist. Jeanette Spicer. Florence Metcalf. 1st Row: Sarah Wood. Elizabeth Titus. Thomas Scribner, Lyle Lucas Homer Whitworth, Lillian Meinke, Leo Marteeny, Robert Lee, Gordon Miller, Joseph Lav in. James Palagyi, Joseph Literatie, Howard Laughrey. Frank Specht. William Rankinen. Laverne McEllmney. Top Row Left to Right: Tony Bartone, Richard Cribbs, Maurice Jones, George Jacobs, Robert Hogle, Jack King. John Isoma. Gordon I laird. Mick 1 os Kovach, Gerald Hicks. Hugo Sunstrom. William Saari. Lloyd Gilbraith. Eli Hirsimaki. Robert Hines, Leslie Hall. Arvi Kananen. 2nd Row: Mara Taylor. Thelma Smith, Ardis Pratt. Alice Murphy, Marjorie Powell, Josephine Harris. Isla Fuller. Ellen Hall. Betty Green, Cordilia Crumb. Elsie Armstrong, Ruth Alison, Minnie Biscoff. Marcella Hershey. Virginia Blake. Mamie Gmstaferro, Cecilia Kacyaroski. Marjorie Merritt. Carol Merrick. 1st Row: Elsa Petro, Helen Myers. Marion Toppery, Sylvia Peterson, Tyni Nissi, Helga Pelton. Elinor Page. Ethel Ogrew. Margaret Reeves. Alice Rossiter. Helen Landon, Toine Manniko, Marion Laizure, Tiami Kosola, Frances McEndry, Lucille Klumph, Elaine Kako. THE SENIOR TATTLER 19 Top How Left to Right: William Crosby. Lloyd Beckwith. L verne Titus. Charles Adams. Basil Hites. Charles Zumpft. John Blmer Disbrow, Murray Davidson. Frank Bean. Donald Downing. Pauli Haas. Peter Fishe r. Robert Grant. 3rd Row: Lina Humalainen. Ruth Pratt. Irene Dillman. Marjorie Fenton. Elizabeth Dunn, Marion Cook. Dorothy Carr. Margaret Carmody. Helen Hafer. Marian Cheney, Maxine Gibson. Frances Gardner. Ruth Justice. 2nd Row: Arvi Johnson. John English. Edgar Van Norman. John Cantlin. Iris Hauta. Elan Hauta, Louis Allen, Evelyn McNutt. Hilda Maci. Doris Dean. Pearl Compoly. Julia Sabo. Goldy Sebetich. Ester Howland. Lu Clare Graham. 1st Row. Arvo Kolehmainen. Waino Ritari, Robert Cray, Donald Hamilton. Lewehr Crews. Raymond Hall. Max Gulich, Richard Wellman. Kenneth Franklin. Norman Eighmy. John Kehoe, Einar Kangas. Ralph Kananen, Sulo Johnson. OuR DCBATCR‘S PUTUfSC FAMOUS' nuo'5 20 THE SENIOR TATTLER THE SENIOR TATTLER 21 Junior (?lass Officers A. SMITH, President R. TOBIN, Vice President G. FORTUNE, Treasurer G. PAXTON, Secretary Colors. Red and Black 22 THE SENIOR TATTLER Left to Right: Top Row: George Brewster. Paul Wheeler. Hubert Smith. Harold Beckwith. Kenneth Munson. Harold Hicks. Margaret Toomey. Evelyn Lillie, Louise Beers. 3rd Row: Esther Laituri, Verna Warpula. Dorothy Ellis. Virginia Esterhay. Velma Wald, Grace Greenwood. Mary K. Hawkins. Helen Jones, Peggy Shields. Reba Tobin. Dorothy Kendall. 2nd Row: Jeanette Ott, Rose Redmond, Helen Bly. Florence Blakeslee, Thorn (’lark. Ella Belnap, Esther Borthwick, Frances Douttiel, Laura Blakeslee, Betty Goldstein. Betty Carmody, John Friend. 1st Row: Wilfred Kaiser. Gordon Aldrich. Cleo Lyons. George Hutton, Miles Hor- ton. George Fortune, Russell Borden. Frank Wheeler, Horace Bremner, Ivan Gillespie. Left to Right: Top Row: Warren Cheney. Harry Rubenstein. Eino Silnnpaa. Rich- ard Lanker. Walter Smith. Leo Tusa. Elmer Samppi. 3rd Row: Viola Congas, Ethel Coon, Harriet Christy. Elizabeth Davis. Ruth Koe- bernick, Alice Watson, Josephine Logue. Margaret Stearns, Mildred Gross. Moeica Mowry, Marion O’Brien. Mae Johnson. Ann Huhta. 2nd Row: Helen Frew, Bernice Hanni. Beverly Bailey, Donna Gilliland, Leonora Linfoot. Madeline Reets. Martha Anderson. Dorothy Chapman. Ruth Klumph, Grace Paxton. Lillian Partanen, Toini Herpi. 1st Row: Howard Tyger, Donald Childs. Neal Hogle. Walter Whitehead. Harrv Lilly. Edgar Hall. Richard Towne, Earl Oehlenschlaeger, Herman Gray, Alfred Beltz. THE SENIOR TATTLER 23 Left to Right: Top Row: Waino Humalainen, Leonard Strong. Donald Quinn, VVaino Mnukonen, Edwin Maukonen, George LIndgren, Stewart Chapman. 4th How: Carl Sheehan, Thelma Weaver. Marjory Thayer. Margaret Morton. Sylvia Maennpa. Ruth Jamsen, Lida Morgan. Josephine Scribner, Lillian Kline. 3rd Row: Lina Sabo, Laura Rich. Catherine Lower. Ida Lasher. Mary Hewitt, Catherine Randall. Ardis Smith, Galalah Dietz, Irma Eccleston, Dorothy Cole. 2nd Row: Ingrid Hauta. Elsie Hauta, Edith Lawrence. Margaret Dickson, Virginia Page, Hattie Lanker. Susie Robbins, Marjorie Wiltse, Naomi Crosby, Kitty Chapman, Lina Shreves. 1st Row: Oscar Punkar. Walter Hall. Gordon Means, David Rubenstein, Frank Ralston. Durwood Whitney. George Nigh. Maurice Maney, Ronald Shriver, Eino Rltari. PAUL W'.-WHO WAS THC SAWlLCST SOLDIER IN H I STORY f CurlyWho — i'll BiTC? PATbO-THE ROHAN SOLDiCR who wcnt to sleep on his watch! AnONG- - US) MORTAL BcroRey After Exams v. A 5 V o u Monday A.n. FRlOAY p.n. A - PhACC-wncaC - P� oi� y w Ai-rou� o THE SENIOR TATTLER THE SENIOR TATTLER 2 r� Seniors Senior (fflass Officers F. SPRAGUE, President M. WHIPPLE, Treasurer J. DAVIS, Secretary THE SENIOR TATTLER 26 Kahkonen Davis Tobin Alstrom Sprague Whitson Kitinoja Powers ANNA KAHKONEN. She rides the star we hitch our wagons to— she takes a vacation every six weeks to allow the faculty time to catch up. Chorus 2; Senior Girls Club 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Tattler Staff 3, 4; Literary 2; Dramatic Club 3; Library Staff 3, 4; Valedictorian. JANE DAVIS. Here, there and everywhere—the kind of a pirl that the school can’t pet alonp without—ye editor. Chorus 2; Sec. Class 2, 3, 4; Triangular Debate Team 3, 4; Orchestra 4; Operetta 2; Glee Club 4; Tattler Staff 4; Music Credit 2. HAZEL TOBIN. Checkered hose—believes that speech is a woman’s peropative—a clever student. Chorus 2; Literary 2, 3; Pres. Jr. Literary 3; Senior Girls Club 4. MARIAN ALSTROM. Her curly locks have won more than one heart—a quiet humor—sells candy in the lower corridor. Literary 3; Senior Girls Club 4; Hiking Club 4; Library Staff 4; Tattler Staff 4; Senior Play. FRANCES SPRAGUE. W it—-humor—a frank yet intripuinp nature —calls the Senior meetinp to order. Chorus 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Operetta 2, 4; Pres. Senior Class; Senior Girls’ Club. HARRIET WHITSON. Our Topsy—capable of a literary career___ oripinality. Tattler Staff 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Chorus 2; Operetta 3, 4; Literary 3, 4; Senior Girls’ Club 4; Senior Play. GEORGE KITINOJA. ‘Kit’’ has a man’s prin—Washinpton delivers his farewell address—plavs a steady pame of football. Football 2, 3, 4; Basketball 3; Track 3; Treas. Literary 2, 3; Treas. Senior Bovs’ Club. FREDA POWERS. our little Dutch maid—her disposition is the kind we wish we all had—artistically in dined. Chorus 2; Hiking Club 2; Senior Girls’ Club, Library Staff 3, 4. THE SENIOR TATTLER O’Conner Hill Sands Kehoe Pauli Lammie Baxter Beckwith MARGARET O’CONNER. When Irish eyes are smiling sure they steal your heart away—you can’t get by Maggie’s Irish wit. Literary 2, 3; Senior Girls’ Club, Tattler Staff 4; Chorus 2; Class Prophet 4; Christmas Program 4; Basketball 2. HAZEL BECKWITH. Ever since her Sophomore year Hazel has been interested in nature, especially veils and Glenns. Basketball 2; Chorus 2; Sec’t Senior Girls’ Club 4; Palmer Award 2. CHLOE HILL. Pretty clothes, and well—not so bad looking herself? Literary 2, 3; Senior Girls’ Club 4. CONSTANCE SANDS. An irresistable traveler on the road of fun. Thinks the Oliver Twist is a new dance step—the young idea—Irish blue eyes. Literary Club 2, 3; Senior Girls’ 4; Pres. Senior Girls’ 4; Tattler 4; Chorus 2; Commencement Speaker. JOHN PAULL, Jr. Politician in the making—thoroughly democratic—where there’s a will there’s a way. Senior Boys’ Club; Glee Club 4; Operetta 4; Class Lawyer; Literary 2, 3; Senior Play. FRANK LAMM IE. Mary had a little lamic but it wasn't Frank —girl shy—a steady plugger. Literary 2, 3; Senior Boys’ Club; Football 4. MARY KEHOE. Merry Mary—a member of the Triumveratc Mary, Maggie and Connie. Keeps books for the Tattler. Chorus 2; Tattler Staff 4, 2; Literary 2, 3; Vice Pres. Senior Girls’ Club; Operetta 2; Palmer Method Certificate 2. CLARENCE BAXTER. His speciality—French—well not so much the French either. Literary 2, 3; Debate Club 3, 4; Triangular Debate 3; Glee Club 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3. 4; Press. Lit. 2; Class Flower Committee. 28 THE SENIOR TATTLER Roberts Nunisto M. Huston Gordon Reffner Sabo White Pier MYRTLE ROBERTS. Itlack hair, black eyes and always a cheery word. Chorus 2; Senior Girls’ Club 4; Literary 2, 3. MARGARET REFFNER. Studious, oh yes. but she has time for other things too. Mcrwln we suppose. Chorus 2; Literary 2, 3; Senior Girls’ Club 4; Library 4. ELIZABETH NUNISTO. Mrilliant—she gets a kick out of living— talkative—Ind ustrious. Senior Girls’ Club 4; Literary 2, 3; Library 2, 3; Girls’ Club 4; Operetta 3, 4; Chorus 2. MARTHA HUSTON. Delights in hi h grades, an artist on the typewriter, ?ets to school on time. Palmer Awards 2; Remington Awards 3; Library 4; Senior Girls’ Club 4; Bookkeeping Certificate 4; Literary 2, 3. GENEVIEVE GORDON. Mas decided to write a new Virgil book— a delight to the faculty—Mary’s chauffeur. Pres. Literary 2; Debate Club 3; Senior Girls’ Club 4; Ring and Pin Committee 4; Christmas Program 4; Salutatorian. MARGARET SABO. Somebody’s steno r—the most efficient commercial student in school. Senior Girls’ Club; Tattler Staff 4; Literary 2; Palmer Awards; Remington Award. ROBERT WHITE. An example to the Freshmen—Sunny knows his ‘'onions. Senior Boys’ Club 4; Operetta 4; Two Years’ Track—Cleveland; Senior Play. BEATRICE PIER. Hails from Fast Conneaut—easily fussed — another commercial student. Chorus 2; Literary 2, 3; Senior Girls’ Club 4; Palmer Method Award. THE SENIOR TATTLER 29 Hanni Sanstrom McMahon Joslyn Eckoncn Lockwood Quinn Cram FRIEDALINE HANNI. Her natural quietness creates a peaceful atmosphere over the Library when she presides. “Bernie’s’’ sister. Domestic Art 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Operetta 2, 3, 4; Library Training 3; Library Staff 4; Sec. Jr. Lit. Society 3; Sr. Girls Club 4. MARGARET CRAM. Rosy cheeks, blond and smiling- Going to be a teacher some -lay. Literary 2; Dom. Art 4; Operetta 3, 4; Glee Club 4; Basketball 4; Debate Club; Senior Play. IDA SANSTROM. Stick to-it-tiveness—you know, the regular get-your-man type. Chorus 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Class Treasurer 2; Senior Girls’ Club 4. MARY McMAHON. The center of interest on the basketball floor. Has the type of hair that is preferred. Pres. Hiking Club 4; Basketball 2, 3, 4; Basketball Capt. 3, 4; Tattler Staff 4; Senior Girls’ Club. GERTRUDE JOSLYN. Potential energy—vivacious—adores tall men writes for the Tattler—dramatic ability. Operetta 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Chorus 2; Senior Girl’s Club 4; Dramatic Club 3; Tattler Staff 3, 4. MAUNO ECKONEN. Eck's grin—-14th Street more popular with him than Broadway is with Rockefeller. Pres. Boys’ Club 3; Sec. Sr. Boys’ Club 4; Operetta 3; Glee Club 3; Loyal Order P. I’. D.; Basketball 3; Football 3. RALPH LOCKWOOD. Caustic critic—has an interest in Hart. Fchaffner and Marx—a pleasant boyish smile. Senior Boys’ Club; Glee Club 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Literary Club 3; Library Staff 3. ANDREW QUINN. Agrees with Coolidge that silence is the best policy—believes in making things move. Literary 2, 3; Senior Boys’ Club 4. THE SENIOR TATTLER 30 Jones Kelley Kuhn A. Manz H. Friend Hendrickson C. Huston Haapanen LILLIAN JONES. Eat, drink and be merry for tomorrow we graduate. Literary 2, 3; Senior Girls Club 4; Chorus 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4. MARY KELLEY. Is small and vigorously interesting—has a mind of her own but not her heart—she DRIVES the Studebaker. CHORUS 2; Literary 2, 3; Senior Girls’ Club 4; Palmer Method Certificate 2. ALICE KUHN. The most natural thing for her to do is to keen ouiet—walking from East Conneaut gives her a brilliant eye and rosy cheek. Literary 2, 3; Senior Girls Club 4. ANNA MANZ. When words are scarce they are seldom used in vain. HELEN FRIEND. The girl with the sun-kissed hair—thinks the t.reat Lakes are great. Literary 2, 3; Senior Girls’ Club 4. RAYMOND HENDRICKSON. “Swede's got a sort of dry numor ♦ hat’s intensely refreshing • “Now can you imagine that?” Literary 2, 3; Senior Boys Club 4; Glee Club 4; Track 4. CECIL HUSTON. Has a boyish seriousness which gives him a pleasantantness of character—tall—studious. Senior Boys’ Club; Glee Club 4; Operetta 4; Literary 2, 3. ONNI HAAPANEN. Hoth eyes on the clock and the rest on his • work—has a skeptical, quizzical look— knows his own mind. Literary 2, 3; Senior Boys Club 4; Football 4. Chorus 2; Literary 2 3; Senior Girls Club 4. THE SENIOR TATTLER 31 Isoma Wickles Harvey Whipple Tobason Manniko Plosila Watson ELIZABETH ISOMA. The modern flapper—sails along: on top of the world—Betty has it.” Senior Girls’ Club 4; Girls’ Basketball Team 4; Dramatic Club 3; Palmer Method Award; Library Staff 4; Christmas Program 3, 4; Senior Play. CECILIA WICKLES. Tall and thin—the prettiest hair— might be a character from Dickens. Chorus 2; V. Pres. Lit. Society 3; Senior Girls’ Club. KATHLEEN HARVEY. Industrious—a girl you like from the start— enjoys camping at the lake. Domestic Art 2; Chorus 2; Literary 2; Sec. Literary 3; Senior Girls’ Club; Hiking Club 4; Christmas Program 2, 3; Glee Club 4. MARGUERITE WHIPPLE. Keeps the class pocketbook— anticipates the answer before the teacher asks the question— a real debater. Tattler Staff 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4; Dramatic Club 3; Debate Team 4; Class Treas. 3, 4; Chorus 2; Commencement Speaker. LEAH TOBASON. Her friends—they are many. Her foes, are there any? Senior Girls’ Club 4; Operetta 3, 4; Chorus 2. TOIVO MANNIKO. “Cookies’ ” not so strong on the talking end of it. but he’s right there when it comes to knowing his stuff. Literary 2, 3; Senior Boys’ Club 4; Tattler Staff 4. PAAVO PLOSILA. Very good in ICnglfsh with a borrowed book—future Olympic Marathon runner. Literary 2, 3; Operetta 4; Senior Play; Senior Boys’ Club; Glee Club 4; Football 4. KENNETH WATSON. Flaming youth—believes that automobiles are made for speed—dependable in class room work. Literary 2, 3; Glee Club 4; Senior Boys’ Club 4; Operetta 4. 32 THE SENIOR TATTLER Johnson Ahlberg McNutt Matson Haas Kangas Rajala Kovach ELIZABETH JOHNSON. Champion ticket seller—could sell a cigar store Indian a ticket to a debate. Chorus 2, 3; Literary 2; Debate Club 3, 4; Debate Team 3. THELMA AHLBERG. She looks meek but she's not meek at all. Senior Girls’ Club; Underwood Awards 4; Palmar Awards; Library Staff 4; TaU-tler Staff 4; Chorus 2. JEAN McNUTT. Blue skies—spunk—no relation to the President of San Stevedor. Hiking Club 2, 4; Senior Girls Club; Library Staff 4; Operetta 4; Glee Club 2, 3, 4. DOLLY MATSON. Industry is the parent of success. Chorus 2; Literary Club 2; Palmer Method 2; Senior Girls’ Club 4. HILDA HAAS. She flatters one’s witty attempts with her giggles. Chorus 2, 3; Library Staff 4; Senior Girls Club 4; Palmer Method Pin 2; Library Training; 3. TO I VO KANGAS. A tall, pleasant appearing: man—logical thinker—an all around athlete. Football 3, 4; Basketball 3, 4; Track 3, 4; Literary 2, 3; President Senior Boys Club. ARNOLD RAJALA. Stays behind in his studies so that he can pursue them. Drives his truck up and down Mill Street frequently. Literary 2, 3; Senior Boys’ Club 4. BEILA KOVACH. Has a good line—could buy something from a Jew and sell it to a Scotchman at a profit. Football Mgr. 4; Tattler Staff 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Senior Boys’ Club 4; Operetta 3, 4. THE SENIOR TATTLER 33 M. Fuller M. Miller Sanford Hokkanen Sanders Rogers Woodworth Crews MARGUERITE FULLER. Little in size but oh. what eyes! Palmer Method Award 3; Underwood Award 3; Literary 3, 2; Senior Girls Club 4; Tattler Staff 4. MARGARET MILLER. Sis is a good lea re r. Look how Judd follows along—eyes to the right in Civics. Literary 2, 3; Chorus 2; Senior Girls Club 4; Hiking Club; Library Staff. VERA SANDERS. She's tall—Alice in Wonderland—Biggest kid on “Kid Day.” Literary 2, 3; Senior Girls’ Club 4. CLYDE ROGERS. Makes a villainous looking sheriff—favorite on the basketball floor and not only there but— Football 4; Basketball 3; Operetta 4; Senior Boys’ Club 4; Glee Club 4. VELMA SANFORD. CJalli Curcci reaches a high note—personal-ality—a girl who gets things done. Operetta 3, 4; Chorus 2; Glee Club 3,4; Senior Girls Club 4; Dramatic Club 3. ELMER WOODWORTH. Sings in operettas—always able to uphold his side in an argument—Paderwiski plays the piano. Football 4; V. Pres. Senior Boys’ Club 4; Literary 2, 3. ELSA HOKKANEN. Tall and divinely blond with a touch that cools the feverish brow. Senior Girls’ Club 4; Library Staff 3, 4; Literary Club 2, 3; Art 4; Chorus 2. WELLINGTON CREWS. One of tin best looking men in school but the unassuming Woody has won more fame as an Important football mnn than as a heart breaker. Debate Club 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Triangular Debate 3. 34 THE SENIOR TATTLER E. Manz Kauppila B. J. Miller Forsty Rist Kuusiluota Grant E. Fuller ELIZABETH MANZ. Madly In love with the curriculum—one of our A .students—her specialty iamblcpenta-meters. Chorus 2; Operetta 3, 4; Glee 4; Library 4; Senior Girls’ Club 4; Class Poet. EULALIA FULLER. She speaks her piece well. Hasn’t decided yet whether to favor Broadway or the movies—Secrets—yes. Literary 2; Dramatic Club 3; Senior Girls’ Club 4; Chorus 2; Glee Club 4; Treas. Senior Girls’ Club 4; Operetta 4. HELIA KAUPPILA. Sweetly serious—made an adorable kid on “Kid Day. Chorus 2; Glee Club 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Palmer Method Award 2; Underwood Award 4; Senior Girls’ Club 4. BILLY JUDD MILLER. Me and the girl friend—handy man around school. Curiosity personified—stellar football in the Ashtabula pame. Football 4; Basketball 3; Senior Boys’ Club; Glee Club 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Senior Play. BERTHA FORSTY. Plenty of fight for a little girl—-and she fills all the way with music. Senior Girls Club 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Literary 2, 3; Library 3, 4; Operetta 3, 4; Chorus 2. ALMA KUUSILUOTA. A lady of long tresses in this land of bobs. Glee Club 3, 4; Senior Girls’ Club; Palmer Method Award; Music Credit. PAUL RIST. His idea of an ideal girl is one that takes a rule book to games and looks up questions for herself instead of asking him. Literary 2, 3; Tattler Staff 4; Triangular Debate 3; Senior Boys’ Club 4; Track 3; Operetta 4; Glee Club 4; Commencement Speaker. RICHARD GRANT. The Patent Leather Kid—Nufsed. Literary 2, 3; Senior Boys’ Club; Class Historian. tup: senior tattler 33 Porcella Towne Weldy Prahl Blakeslee Lowell Mowry Marcy MILDRED PORCELLO. Drives h chewy—to know her is to like her —quiet and unassuming. Chorus 2; Glee Club 3; Operetta 3; Senior Girls’ Club 4; Tattler Staff 4; Typing Pin. BLANCHE LOUISE TOWNE. Tiny Iilinky—you can’t tell the value of a thing: by the size of the package. Girls’ Chorus 2, 3; Senior Girls’ Club 4; Hiking Club 4; Literary Society 2, 3. MARGUERITE WELDY. ;raceful—Spanish senorita—a pleasing giggle—socially prominent. Operetta 2, 4; Girls’ Club 3, 4; Chorus 2; Literary Club 2, 3; Christmas Program 3, 4; Senior Play. JEAN PRAHL. Pep personified—Jeane draws the rahs at the liasket Hall games! ’Tis said that she “certainly can cook a delicious dinner. Chorus 2; Senior Girls’ Club 4; Cheerleader 4; Junior Girls’ Club 3; Junior-Senior Prom Committee. EMOGENE BLAKESLEE. Has a long distance to walk home but never has to walk alone—stylish and popular. Girls’ Glee Club 4; Operetta 4; Senior Girls’ Club 4; Library Staff 3. JAMES LOWELL. Takes everything seriously—me too. A man of affairs—Cicero delivers an oration—debated for an hour once without stopping. Triangular Debate 2, 3, 4; President of Debate Club; Sec’t of Literary Club 2; Operetta 2, 3, 4; Glee Club 3, 4; Library Staff 4; Football 4; Tattler Staff 3, 4; State Extempore Contest 4. JOHN MOWRY. A mystery to all the teachers. They cannot quite determine how he is able to know so much about the subject when he studies so little. Literary 2, 3; Senior Boys’ Club 4. ROLAND MARCY. Alwavs breaking into song. Will someone please give him the key? Alright now. 2-4-6-8. with the IOssex on the end. Junior Class President 3; Senior Boys’ Club 4; Operetta 3, 4, 2; Glee Club 4; Cheer-leader 2, 3, 4. 36 THE SENIOR TATTLER THE SENIOR TATTLER 37 38 THE SENIOR TATTLER Tattler Staff I„eft to Right: Top Row: I . Hist, R. Kovach. M. Kehoe. M. AUtrom, G. Hutton. E. Maukonen. T. Manniko. 4th Row: P. F. Sheehan. I. Sandstrom, O. Sands. A. Huhta. M. O'Connor, M. Fuller. M. Sabo. 3rd Row: C. Merrick. V. Esterhay, T. Ahlberg, M. Porcello, C. Blood. F. Douttiel. H. Jones. P. Shields. H. Whitson. 2nd Row: M. Whipple, G. Joslyn, B. Hannl. M. Hewitt, .1. Davis, .1. Ott. A. Kah- konen, M. Powell. , 1st Row: R. Wellman. H. Tysrer. .1. Lowell. G. Fortune. G. Xijjrh. C. Sheehan. THE TATTLER On can always tell when a Tattler’s brewing—Staff members running thru the halls with copy sheets flying—typewriters pattering—“Bring your money tomorrow for your Tattler’’—The local merchants, “Here comes those ad-getters again”—The News-Herald working overtime—Friday afternoon Paul Rist and his co-workers peddling their papers. Sometimes the Tattler is the subject of caustic comment, but such things are to be expected. The Tattler does not pretend to be a newspaper, but is merely a medium thru which students may realize their journalistic ambitions. In the future perhaps when the curriculum is enlarged to include a regular journalism class a newspaper style can be effected. But until then we can only strive toward an ideal. If you are a critic just ask yourself this question, “What have I done to help make the Tattler better?” Critivize accordingly. THE SENIOR TATTLER 29 Debate Team Left to Right: Fortune, Allison. Davis, Lowell, Mr. Adams (Coach), Shields. Klumph, Whipple, Page DEBATE TEAM The school year of 1927-28 has been one of the most successful the debating club has had for some time. The club was most fortunate in retaining several experienced members from last year’s debate team and to this nucleous was added several new members of very high caliber. The club accepted a challenge from Central Hi of Erie to debate the following question: “Resolved that the LJ. S. should grant the Phillipines immediate independence.” Conneaut upheld the negative side and was represented in the debate by the Misses Peggy Shields, Jane Davis, Lucille Klumph and Dorothy Ellis, alternate. Mr. Bromfield of Ashtabula High School acted as judge and gave the decision to Conneaut’s team. Painesville decided to come back into the triangular debate league, composed of Geneva, Conneaut, and Painesville this year. The question chosen for debate this year was, Resolved: that the U. S. should not use military force to protect the property of her citizens located on foreign soil. The affirmative team, consisting of James Lowell, Jane Davis, George For- The negative team consisting of Peggy Shields, Lucille Klumph, Marguerite tive team by a 2 to 1 vote. tune and Ruth Allison remained at home and won the decision from Geneva’s nega-Whippie and Elinor Page were defeated at Painesville by the Painesville affirmative team by a 2 to 1 decsion. Both teams deserve much praise for the able manner in which they presented their speeches, both constructive and rebuttal. Much credit must be given to the coach Mr. M. D. Adams, for the good work done by the team this year. In general, things look brighter for the future of debating in Conneaut High School than for some time. Next year more trained speakers will be in line for debate than usual. But the most hopeful aspect of all is the increasing interest being shown by the citizens of Conneaut in this worthy phase of school activity. While the attendance at debates has not been large it has shown marked improvement over former years. 40 THE SENIOR TATTLER The Senior Play Each year the people of Conneaut look forward to the Senior play, because they know that its presentation means an evening: of pleasant entertainment for them. This year the cast of “The Tightwad” upheld all traditions and presented the play in an admirable manner. The plot of “The Tightwad” offered many amusing situations which were were enacted cleverly. Mr. W. L. Davis, the director, is responsible in a great measure Tor the success of the play. The work of the cast shows that Mr. Davis has a great ability for selecting and training a suitable cast. Each member of the cast deserves praise. It can be truthfully said that it was an all star cast. Paavo Plosila, Margaret Cram and Harriet Whitson amused the audience with their Swedish dialect. “Sonny” White with an easy stage presence skillfully played his character role and was ably assisted by Elizabeth Isoma who played opposite him. Marguerite Weldy, Marion Alstrom, Billy Judd Miller, and John Paul, playing the juvenile roles, so to speak, gave the play a fresh and lively atmosphere. Wellington Crews capably filled the part of the villain, if indeed the part could be called that. Crews’ manner en bellished the part and added much to the action of the play. THE CAST John Taylor ________________________ Mrs. Taylor, his wife_______________ Edna Taylor, his daughter___________ Elmer Taylor, his son_______________ Mamie Harris, a friend______________ Tommy Jordon, a friend______________ Orval Stone, a friend_______________ Larz Anderson ______________________ Mrs. Anderson ______________________ Martha Anderson_____________________ ---Robert White _ Elizabeth Isoma Marion Alstrom Billy Judd Miller Marguerite Weldy ------John Pauli Wellington Crews — Paavo Plosila -- Margaret Cram _ Harriet Whitson THE SENIOR TATTLER 41 Library Staff Left to Right: Top Row: H. Haas. E. Hokkanen. Miss Brown, T. Ahlberg, E. Isoma, Middle Row: C. Sands, E. Nunisto, F. Powers. M. Huston. M. Reffner, E. Manz-Bottoni Row: B. Forsty, J. McNutt, M. Alstrom, M. Miller, F. Hanni, A. Kahkonen. Absent—J. Lowell. THE LIBRARY The library is a popular place. It is popular for two reasons. In the first place, if you want to get away from the critical eye of the study hall teacher, or if you want to have a conversational half hour with a friend, or if you want to sleep undisturbed for a period; then the library is your Mecca. But beware, you are always in danger of being called to task for your promiscuous attitude. Secondly, if you are in need of information, and you are unable to find anyone who knows the answer, then go to the library. The librarian will find your information for you. Miss Marie Brown of the Carnegie Public Library has charge of the library. She also conducts a class in library training. The library staff under her direction conducts a well managed library. 42 THE SENIOR TATTLEE Semi Curricular Activities There are several activities in school which attract the interest of many students and to which we must give particular mention. Semi-monthly the various literary clubs held their meetings and according „o reports there were quite a few interesting progran s given, including debates, musical programs, current events, orations and essays. The Senior Girls Club under t :e direction of Miss Rossiter, sponsored the annual girls’ banquet and was proclaimed an outstanding event of the year. Many people said that the school was never more prettily decorated than on the night of the girls’ banquet. The art department has attracted considerable interest this year. We are glad that art has been reinstated into the school system. Under the direction of Miss Baer many posters and novelties have been made which helped to create an interest in school affairs. The manual training department is attracting the attention of more High school students each year and many are taking advantage of the opportunity offered to develop their ability along the lines of shop work. This can best be verified by a visit to the shop and an inspection of the many fine pieces of work turned out. The Senior Hi students entered in the manual training classes this year were largely those who have a specal penchant for working in wood and this fact is largely responsible for the excellence of the work accomplished. Mr. W. L. Davis and Mr. Kline Loomis, instructors in this department have introduced fibre working and have had excellent success in teaching students to master the art of using the spray gun to achieve two tone lacquer effects. Mechanical drawing was reinstated this year and although relatively few students took drawing yet the interest of the few was keen. Mr. Loomis, the instructor, reports that it will take a couple of years to rebuild the interest in mechanical drawing but that the work produced this year was of excellent character. Whenever there is a party the refreshment committee always seeks out Miss Long and solicits the aid of the domestic science department. We know by experience that the “home ec’ girls are excellent cooks. Miss Long also supervises Dorn. Art. and has been very helpful in making the costumes for our various dramatic productions of the year a success. THE SENIOR TATTLER 4H The Music Department The various programs sponsored by the Music department this year have been most successful. Of course “In Old Louisiana” was the crowning feature but in making a general summary of events it might be said that each program contributed to quite a musical year. We must not forget to mention the assembly singing “Old Conneaut” and “My Heart's in the Highland.” Come on now let’s all stand and sing. Miss Eonita Dodd, supervisor of music, is a graduate of the Ithica Conservatory of Music. This is her first year in Ccnneaut. Her musical ability, and pleasant optimistic manners have won for her a host of friends. The glee clubs look forward to another successful year under Miss Dodd’s supervision. MISS BONITA DODD Mr. Carleton Davis, a graduate of Conneaut Hi has directed the orchestra for several years. His patient industrious methods have been rewarded, for year by year he had developed the orchestra, until now C. H. S. has a well trained musical unit of which it may he justly proud. MR. CARLETON C. DAVIS 44 THE SENIOR TATTLER Boys’ Glee Club Left to Right: Top Row: Russel Borden, Miles Horton. Kenneth Munson. Paul Wheeler. Richard hanker. Bella Kovach. Raymond Hendrickson. Cecil Huston. Wellington Crews. 3rd Row: John Friend. Paavo Plosila. Norman Eighmy, James Lowell. Clarence Baxter. Harold Beckwith. John Pauli, Harold Taylor. Ralph Lockwood) 2nd Row: Carl Sheehan, Billy Judd Miller. Jane Davis. Miss Dodd, director. George Fortune. Roland March. Kenneth Watson, Frank Wheeler. , 1st Row: Richard Wellman. Richard Towne. Maxwell Murray, Murray Davidson. Charles Adams. BOYS’ GLEE CLUB The Boys’ Glee Club has been unusually successful this year. The group was so large that it was necessary to divide it into two sections, one meeting on Friday, the first period and the other meeting the last period in the mornng. The boys have made several public appearances and have been on the program in assembly. The cast for the operetta “In Old Louisiana’’ was chosen from the club. The boys are regular harmony hounds and when they render “Down by the Old Mill Stream it has such an appeal that the whole study hall across the way starts Hipping toes and humming the obligato. THE SENIOR TATTLER 45 Girls’ Glee Club Left to Right: Top Row: Kathryn Chapman, Reba Tobin. Ida Sandstrom, Marga- ret Cram. Anne Huhta, Helia Kaupila, Friedaline Hanni. Lilian Partaanen, Ruth Koeber-nick, Peggy Shields. Helen Jones. 3rd Row: Clara Blood, Velma Sanford. Harriet W hitson. Frances Gordon, Helen Bly, Catherine Lower, Jeanette Ott, Betty Goldstein, Gertrude Probst. Laura Blakeslee. 2nd Row: Emogene Blakeslee. Marguerite Weldy. Marion Friend. Jane Davis. Frances Sprague. Jean McNutt, Rose Redmond. Frances Douttiel, Miss Dodd. Director. 1st Row: Gertrude Joslin, Marion O’Brien, Marguerite Whipple, Elizabeth Manx. Alice Watson. Not in picture: Elizabeth Davis. Elizabeth Johnson. Betty Carmody. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB The Girls’ Glee Club, composed of Junior and Senior girls made a very fine showing this year. They met Friday evenings after school and practiced at least forty minutes. The club appear before the public on several occasions and was warmly received. The members all took part in the operetta “In Old Louisiana.’’ Even if we do admit it the school is proud of our girls’ glee club. The girls have taken a keen interest in singing and they have a club which would compare favorably with many college glee clubs. 46 THE SENIOR TATTLER Left to Right: Top Row: Murray Davidson. John Ingram, Kenneth hypieldenner, harles Zumpft, Maurice Jones. Basil Hites. William Hines. Front Row: Waldo Landis. Alice Watson. Jane Davis. Ruth Koebernick, Carleton Davis. Director. Richard Wellman. THE ORCHESTRA The ultimate success of our school activities such as operettas, plays, etc., is due to a certain extent to the cooperation of the High School Orchestra. The orchestra is often called upon to help out with various programs and it has a reputation for being a drawing card as far as entertainments are concerned. The orchestra practices every Thursday after school is dismissed and there is usually an interested group of listerners congregated in the auditorium to hear them. The orchestra is conducted by Mr. Carleton Davis. The orchestra furnished the musical background for the operetta and is to be highly commended for its work in this production. THE SENIOR TATTLER 47 Operetta “IN OLD LOUISIANA” Directed By Miss Bonita Dodd, Music; Mr. W. L. Davis, Speaking; Mr. Carleton Davis, Orchestra; Miss Jane Davis, Accompanist; Miss Ruth Long, Costumes. Th choice oi “Ir Old Louisana” for the operetta this year was an excellent one. It was a pretty and delightful musical comedy. The story is as follows: Pilot Farley and a three-year-old child are the only survivors of the ill-fated Steamboat “Winona.” The Pilot adopts the child and brings her up as his own daughter. Upon growing to womanhood Rose, the adopted daughter, is loved by and returns the affection of Richard St. John, a young southern sugar planter. Simon Scudder, overseer of Mr. St. John’s estate, being in love with Rose and being refused by her, plots to cast reflection upon her character by claiming that she is of Negro extraction. Scudder is aided in his scheme by Jake Martin and Holly Timms, a shady lawyer. They confront the Pilot with a forged document. Richard declares the document false; a duel is fought between Richard and Scudder. Rose and the Pilot’s guests are attracted to the scene by the firing. Scudder is about to reveal the supposedly inferior character of Rose when he is frustrated by the appearance of Sheriff McDougal and the Marquis de la Tour, the latter proving to be Rose’s grandfather. The villians are imprisoned and the lovers happily united. The love affair of Richard’s sister Martha and his friend Monty Gray is also happily brought to a pleasing union. Old Ned and his wife Judy, colored servants of the Pilot's, aid greatly in the development of the plot. Lillian Partanen, taking the part of Rose, was unsurpassing both in her singing and acting. Richard Lanker, playing opposite her, was at his best in this play. Frances Douttiel and George Fortune, the colored characters, added the comic touch to the presentation. The little love affair of Martha (Velma Sanford) and Monty Gray (Kenneth Munson) helped much in the development of the plot. Wellington Crews as the Pilot had a difficult part to portray but his interpretation was a good one. The three villians were capably played by James Lowell, Maurice Maney and Continued on Page 03 48 THE SENIOR TATTLER The Band Left to Right: Top Row: Vernon Risley, William Hines, Basil Hites, Maurice Jones, I.averne McElhaney. 3rd Row: Kenneth Spieldenner, Lyle Landis, Doris Stanford, Clara Stanford, John Ingram, Robert Dickey. 2nd Row: Wayne Jones, Tony Arcaro. Donald Hamilton, Koyle McElhaney, Stew- art Gruey, Rex Landis, Felix Narducci, William Risley. 1st Row: Robert Hines, Edson Tuttle, Gordon Wolcott, Murray Davidson. C. B. Cross, Director, Charles Zumpft, Waldo Landis, Gordon Baird. Carl Vendetti. THE BAND For several years attempts were made to organize a high school band. Most of these attempts started well but blew themselves out after two or three meetings. This year under the capable direction of Mr. Cross a band was formed and has grown ino a perfected organization. The members have shown a keen interest and have faithfully practiced every week. Indeed, if other organizations in the school would conduct themselves as has the band we could have outdone our present efforts by far. Through the efforts of the local Rotary club, uniforms were purchased and the band is now able to parade in real band style. A short time before the close of school Mr. Cross presented the band in its first annual concert. The accomplishments of the band deserve the highest praise and next year we expect to have a much larger organization. Several students from the Junior Hi are members of the band and as such it makes an all school organization which increases the interest in this activity. THE SENIOR TATTLER 49 50 THE SENIOR TATTLER The Coaches Mr. Hoppes is popularly known as “Dutch.” He is a graduate of Alliance High School and of Mt. Union college. His energetic personality has been an inspiration to the athletics of C. H. S. His work this year has been doubly hard because he not only had to build teams for the present year but had to lay the basis for teams next year. With “Dutch” at the helm Conneaut next year will undoubtedly make a strong bid for championship honors. MR. LEONARD HOPPES MISS ELIZABETH COSSITT Miss Elizabeth Cossitt, girls’ athletic coach is a graduate of our own High School, and of the University of Michigan. While at Michigan, Miss Cossitt was prominent in intra-mural contests and a member of the hockey, basketball and baseball teams. Miss Cossitt has created much enthusiasm among our girls and with their continued cooperation she is looking forward to next year as a successful one. ATHLETICS IN C. H. S. Confidence in the current year of athletics in C. H. S. was bolstered when Coach Hoppes arrived from Mt. Union with all the pep, vigor, and ideals of a college athlete. There is little doubt but that our aspirations for championships would have been realized had “Dutch” received the cooperation due him. We regret exceedingly that the personal wants of some of our potential athletes overshadowed their loyalty to C. H. S. and the training rules were not strictly observed. Nevertheless, the year cannot be counted lost—we hope the boys have learned. With but a few veterans in action the coach whipped his green material into such shape that they not only scored on the strong Warren, Pa., team in an opener abroad but fought them on even terms through a gruelling first half. And our county championship aspirations did not wane until the last battle was fought. Experience beat us. Our basketball team seemed to be destined to a few jolts—some expected and some unexpected, because of the elegibility ruling Hubert Smith could not be used until the second semester. Just as we thought Leland Smith was developing into one of the best centers in the county, illness and later wthdrawal from school took his services from us. Fans acclaim our snappy team however and the hot contests staged at the local gym were proof that victories may be had in spite of adverse circumstances. We had one of the headiest and cleverest teams in the county, but they lacked that final punch which insures victory against odds. Miss Cossitt may be well proud of her work with the girls. She developed a scoring combination of forwrards which we regret to see broken up by the graduation of McMahon. THE SENIOR TATTLER 51 Football Left to right: Top How: Coach L. Hoppes, J. Cantlin, P. Plosila, L. Smith, T. Kansas, C. Rodgers, C. Zumpft, E. Hirsimaki, A. Kaski, Mgr. B. Kovach. 2nd How: W. Crews. C. Baxter. J. Lowell. E. Maukonen, G. Kitinoja. J. Friend. C. Lyon. O. Haapanen. 1st Row: S. Chapman. E. Woodworth, B. J. Miller. E. Ritari. E. Samp pi. L. Tusa. L. Crews. B. Miller. FOOTBALL SCHEDULE 1927 Conneaut 27 Albion — — 0 Conneaut 13 Warren - - 33 Conneaut - .. 0 Geneva 0 Conneaut 0 Harbor _ 0 Conneaut 18 Austinburg 0 Conneaut __ _ 0 North East __ _ 24 Conneaut -- - 6 Ashtabula 18 C. H. S. total — 64 Opponents total — 75 Samppi—All County First Team. Woodworth, Rodgers, Lyon, Friend—All County Second Team, 52 THE SENIOR TATTLER Boys’ Basketball Left to Right: Top Row: Wellington Crews, manager, Mr. Hoppes, coach, Toivo Kansas, Cleo Lyons, Clyde Rodgers, John Friend. Bottom How: Stewart Chapman, Elmer Samppi, Walter Smith, Donald Hamilton. Elmer Woodworth, Carlton Burr, Mascot. Not In picture: Hubert Smith. BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1927-28 Conneaut __ __ _ . ..15 Harbor 21 Conneaut ..26 Geneva _ _ 25 Conneaut -_12 Ashtabula 24 Conneaut _ _ . 35 Jefferson 26 Conneaut _18 Harbor 36 Conneaut .21 Ashtaoula 27 Conneaut __ .30 Madison _ _ __ 8 Conneaut ..14 Alliance _ 26 Conneaut . 30 Geneva _ 28 Conneaut . _ _ ..27 Ex-Highs 15 Conneaut .20 Jefferson _ _ __ _ 30 Conneaut _16 Willoughby 20 Conneaut ..26 Alliance 45 Conneaut __ _ . ..33 Kingsville __ 11 Conneaut __ -24 Painesvjille _ _ _ . 30 C. IL S. total _ .347 Opponents total _ 372 Samppi—All County Second Team. THE SENIOR TATTLER 53 Left to Right: Top Row: Miss Coral tt, coach, Thelma Smith, Myra Taylor, Mada-line Recta, Evelyn McNutt, Lina Shreves. Elizabeth Isoma, manager. Rottom Row: Louise Beers, Mary McMahon, cap., Martha Anderson. Dorothy Chap- man. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SUMMARY 1927-28 Jefferson—28 . Harbor—39 — Geneva—19 Ashtabula—32 Painesville—2G C. H. S.—17 C. H. S.—9 C. H. S.—58 C. H. S.—13 C. H. S.—22 GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SEASON The Girls’ Basketball Team enjoyed a busy season, including games with members of the S. A. A. A. C., and several other teams. Complete new suits added greatly to the appearance of the teams, and seemed an incentive to the players. Through graduation, the team is losing a valuable player in their captain, Mary McMahon, who has been on the team for three years. Considering the number of seasoned players who will be back, the prospects for next year’s team are unusually bright. 54 THE SENIOR TATTLER Track, 1928 Facts are facts; but there is one sad fact which we hate to see marked down in the book of athletic history. Conneaut did not win the last S. A. A. A. C. track meet in 1928. Why ? Because two or three men can’t do it all. It takes several men to make a track team. We, the multitude, are to blame for the poor showing that our team made at the meet. We have only ourselves to critcize. If everyone had worked as did Kangas, Samppi, Silannpi, Plosila, Lyon, White, Fischer, Belz and a few others; then the story might have been different. We have words of highest praise for those who gave their all for Conneaut. They have brought greater glory to themselves in defeat than most of us could in victory. Letter Awards Each year the chosen athletic few are initaited into the mysteries of the Conneaut C Club. To be awarded a letter is the highest honor, athletically speaking, that an athlete can expect from his school. It means that the stamp of approval has been placed upon him and that the school is proud of his loyalty and service to her athletic teams. Letters were awarded to the following: FOOTBALL: Elmer Samppi, Toivo Kangas. Edward Maukonen, Eino Ritari, Onni Haapanen, Cleo Lyon. John Friend. Leland Smith. Billy Judd Miller, Clyde Rogers, Elnu r Woodworth, Wellington Crews, Stewart Chapman. Beila Kovach, manager. BASKETBALL: Clyde Rogers, Stewart Chapman, Toivo Kangas, Elmer Samp- pi, Walter Smith, Hubert Smith. GIRLS’ BASKETBALL: Mary McMahon, capt, Louise Beers, Thelma Smith, Martha Anderson, Dorothy Chapman, Madeline Reets, Elizabeth Isoma, manager. Cl °er Leader, Roland Marcy. New League Formed There is history in the making. No longer will athletic teams from C. H. S. battle for the coveted S. A. A. A. C. banner, for the old county league has passed into the realms of “Ye goode olde dayes.” When the track teams from the various schools of Ashtabula county battled at Jefferson on May 18th for the county banner it was the last chance that any school had to win for itself one of the most enviable of prizes. A new Lake Shore League has been formed. Just what it will develop into we can only surmise for it is still in the process of organization. However, we feel that whatever strength the teams of this new league may display, Conneaut will take its place among the leaders. THE SENIOR TATTLER 55 Literary Pages from the Diary of a Junior Girl FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH Rowdy-dow, maybe I’m not tired but what do I care? I wont to able to go to sleep for an hour or more just thinking about that party so I might as well write. We sure can hand it to the seniors for giving us Juniors such a spuzzy masquerade party. We had a circus; I don’t mean perhaps. The bunch that I was in didn’t get there until after they had unmasked but they tell me everyone had quite a time deciding who was who. I wish I had been there for all the fun but it serves us right for being late. The program was clever, too. Especially that number in which a bunch of the Senior girls were originally acted out “Where d’ya Worka John.” I guess we will have to do some high stepping if wre give them a party that will beat that one. MONDAY, JANUARY 9TH Nothing happened very interesting today. But it was a good thing I had all my lessons this A. M. or it would have been just too bad. For to study with these neighboring Sophomores around talking about their WONDERFUL party Saturday mony” furnished by Doris White and Max Murray. listen to them. I heard from three or four different sources about the “hot har-night was next to impossible. And it sounded so interesting you couldn’t help but WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11TH Senior Kid Day! And I guess, according to reports, they must have had quite a rare and childish time and I am sure everyone enjoyed it—except the faculty. Harriet Whtsion dressed as Topsy, Jimmy Lowell in tiny red rompers and Beila Kovach in his trousers of many patches and his dainty ruffled blouse are only three of the many sights long to be remembered. FRIDAY, APRIL 13 Not so unlucky for us, for we certainly had one grand time at the party tonight. Thank goodness that I could be in the operetta and had the privilege of going to the cast party up at the Amboy Community Hall, sponsored by Velma Sanford. MONDAY, APRIL 16 Tonight the Boys’ and Girls’ basketball teams got together and had a tureen supper at the High School. I don’t suppose anyone of them want to see a baked bean or a scalloped potato again. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18 This time it is the Senior Girls’ banquet. Goodness it seems every thing has come at once. They gave it for the Junior and Sophomore girls. This really was about the loveliest banquet I have ever been to and I know I shall never forget it. hall ever looked prettier with its decorations of lavendar wisteris and Japanese lan-spent much time an thought in putting it over so successfully. I don’t think the Miss Rossiter and the Senior girls made charming hostesses and they must have terns. TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Well the Juniors and Seniors had a hardtimes party tonight. I am still so full I can hardly breathe. They had the best refreshments. 56 THE SENIOR TATTLER Valedictory Address FRIENDSHIP Many writers, both ancient and modern, have expressed their thoughts on this great subject of Friendship. For Friendship is one of the highest and happiest factors of human life, a thought which Cicero well expressed when he said, “They seem to take away the sun from the world who withdrew friendship from life; for we have received nothing better from the Immortal Gods, nothing more delightful. ’ Friendship is like happiness. It is shy, and wild, and timid. Quite unexpectedly sometimes as we pass in the open road she puts her hand in ours, like a child. It is not the substance of what we say to one another that makes us friends, nor is it what I give you, or you give me, nor is it because we chance to belong to the same church or society. Nor is it because we entertain the same views. All these things may serve to bring us nearer together but no one of them can kindle the divine fire of friendship. A friend is one with whom we are fond of being with when no entertainment is contemplated . A man may wrell be silent with a friend. The friendships that we form in the schoolroom, like those we make as even younger children are among the most potent in our lives. They have much, to do with the molding of our character. Much, certainly of the happiness and purity of our lives depends on our making a wise choice of our companions and friends. If badly chosen, they will inevitably drag us down; if well, they will raise us up. The example or encouragement of a friend has proved the turning point in many a life. And what has friendship meant to our class? It has meant much more than good times—rather, a helping hand and an understanding heart. How many of us have been saved from failure and unhappiness by discerning teachers or friends who saw in us possibilities that no one else could see and of which we ourselves were unconscious. Those who appreciate us, who help to build instead of destroy our self confidence, double our power of accomplishment. In their presence we feel strong and equal to almost any task that may confront us. “Our chief want in life,” says Emerson, “is somebody who shall make us do what we can. This is the service of a friend. With him we are easily great. There is a sublime attraction in him to whatever virtue there is in us.” It is quite easy to make friends, if one desires. But the only way to have a friend is to be one yourself. We must, moreover, be as careful to keep our friends as to make them. Therefore, classmates, although we are here tonight for the last time as a class, let us not forget the friendships that have made us so happy during our high school years, but keep them always, for, “Friendship above all ties does bind the heart, And faith in friendship is the noblest part.” —ANNA KAHKONEN THE SENIOR TATTLER 57 Salutatory Address LEISURE TIME Citizens of Conneaut, Parents, Friends and Classmates: We, the Class of 1928 welcome you tonight. It is to you—the parents, the hoard, the faculty and friends —that we feel and express our deepest gratitude. At no previous tme in history has the question of the profitable use of leisure time been as predominate a factor in our daily curriculum as it is at present. Will not this situation become more complex as the industrial movement progresses? In the busness world the day has gradually been reduced from twelve to eight hours. This makes it possible for us to have eight hours for work, eight hours for sleep and eight hours for leisure. The question is how do we spend this time which is sufficient to make great artists, great musicians, great poets? One of the reasons for the failure of a great many American homes is the abuse of leisure. If more time were spent in family associations with only the interests of the home in view, it would according to Colonel Roosevelt develop a nation abounding in well disciplined and loyal youth. It is a custom in the cities for parents to leave their children with nurses while they attend the club, links or movies, instead of looking after their welfare. Do you consider this profitable leisure? What will be the situation, which is bound to come, when manufacturing proceses have reduced our working days to four or six hours? In the use of leisure time we are free to pursue our own choice and desire. For this reason character is tested by the way in which we spend our spare time. The most wretched people in the world are not those who do what they like to do because they enjoy it, but those who under the compulsion of others continually try to shirk their duty. The spending of leisure time in the pleasant pathway of literature provides the best opportunities to change the quality of one’s standards intellectually and thus add twice the significance to the life of the individual. It is not the cheap magazine and dime novels that enrich the intellect, but works that are above our level, such as those of Shakespeare, Milton and Emerson. The thrilling modern stories may stimulate us, yet they do not inspir eus to some high goal. It is in the noble writings which we sometimes find difficult to read, that our power on concentration is cultivated to its highest degree. Public lectures, in order that they may be of value to the listener must be preceded by study of the subject and the impressions received must be put into practice. Similarly this condition applies to concerts and the opera. If, after having heard them you fail to experience in some manner that sublimity of spirit, that noble inspiration, you would better have remained at home. “Carpe Diem”—seize the opportunity. “Climb even if your limbs are weary and your breath comes short. Now is your chance to strive, soon it will be gone.” What time we waste can never be replaced, nor can our gain be subtracted. Cultivate friendship, meditation and one intellectual interest and you shall find increasing joy in life. —GENEVIEVE GORDON 58 THE SENIOR TATTLER Class Prophecy Well, 1958! My, how the years roll on! Here, I sit waiting for something to happen. (I am potato skinner in an insane asylum, but last night, Napoleon Bonaparte (Clarence Baxter) and General Joffre (Clyde Rodgers), got into the vegetable cellar and thought they were still in the war and fired the potatoes through the cellar windows. That’s why I'm waiting for something to happen.) Oh! There’s he phone ringing! You know we have tele-vision, nowadays? My Heavens! I’ve seen that face before. Oh it is! It’s Frances Sprague, our Class President. She says the class is going to have a reunion down at the South Pole, on June 7, and every member is expected to attend. She says for me to go down to Huston’s and Hokkanen’s Circus, and tell Cecil and Elsa, and Ralph Lockwood. Paavo Plosila, Trapeze artists; Dolly Matson, and Gertrude Joslin, bareback riders, all about the big affair. Well, I’ve done that. Now, I guess I had better look up a route for my trip to the South Pole. Mildred Porciello and I have made arrangements for flight in a Quinn byplane, piloted by Frank Lammi. We are to leave on the 1st of June, and here it is the 29th of May. We went down this morning to Mademoiselle Constance's for fur coats, so we won’t freeze on the trip. Constance said the coats were made from Mauno Eckonen’s trained seals—so they should be guaranteed. Well, we’re off. It’s getting colder every minute. We are going to drop, down by the Everglades and pick up Richard Grant, who is growing alligator pears down there. He is right on the job, so we won’t lose any time, now. All we can see is ice and—more ice. No, I see som figures running around. Sure enough, they are Hazel To� bin and Elmer Woodworth. I suppose they’ll get them, yet. The pilot says it won’t be long now until we get to our goal. Hurrah. I see it in the distance—a green and gray flag flying in the wind. We’re slowly dropping. It’s a good thing the wheels have snow-shoes on, or we would probably slide off the earth. Here is our old treasurer. Marguerite Whipple waiting at the gate for us. I wonder how much the damages are, this time. We’re all ready for dinner, cooked by Jeane Prahl and Elizabeth Nunisto and a few South Pole Eskimoes. It’s a dandy dinner and now we’re going to hear what has happened to the rest of our classmates, since 1928. James Lowell says he discovered Sen-Clas, an island in the Red Sea, which floats half a year and submerges the other half. He says he can’t be accused of selling land-under-water, tho. Robert White says he is one of the famous politicians the Province of Amboy has. He has worn out 43 soap-boxes and now he has the job of keeping dogs in boxes. Here are Roland Marcy and Kenneth Watson, two big men, with butter and eggs on their vests. They own and operate the famous “Emporium—nothing less than two cents.” Kathleen Harvey just sang a number and we hear her voice has echoed thousands of times in New York—singing evangelicial hymns. Here's a telegram from the Governor of Ohio—Helia Kauppila, who says that she has given a leave of absence to John Mowry and Wellington Crews, who have been pounding rocks; so they may attend the reunion. Hope they hurry up. Elizabeth Isoma is broadcasting the speeches now. She is a pastmaster at the THE SENIOR TATTLER 59 game. Martha Huston says this is a wonderful country. She thinks you can get hot, down there and still don’t feel too warm. Eulalia Fuller runs and controls a school of expression. Some times it goes too strong for her. Here comes some long plane. There is always some one late, of course. You might know! It’s John Pauli, the famous lawyer, who won the case of Margaret Miller against B. Judd Miller for heart-balm. John got them both ways—he sells insurance for a past-time. Well, to get back to the spinning of yarns—We hear from a great big farmer. Toiva Kangas grows corn on a big scale. When a boy he only wore a size 8, but now wears a 12 1-2 shoe. What are those two ladies speaking about? Oh! Yes, Lillian Jones and Marguerite Weldy noted divorcees, talking of their last half-dozen husbands, have their eyes on Arnold Rajala and Raymond Hendrickson. If Mary Kelley gets her Dutch up, heaven help Let. Here are some folks from Hollywood. Thelma Ahlberg is directing the film, produced by the Alstrom Co., starring Emogene Blakeslee and Onni Haapanen. Talk about luck! We have with us the famous fighter, Cauliflower Kit—in other word George Kitinoja. Look at Miss Johnson, will you. My, she looks prosperous. I heard she was dean of a girls’ school—W. B. U.—Wild Borneo University. Cecelia Wickles and Blanche Towne also teach at the same school. Harriet Whitson, Freda Powers, the world famous sculpteresses are sitting over by the South Pole, trying to carve old Sol’s face in the ice. Now, it’s time for Alma Kuusiluoto and Elizabeth Manz to tell their stories. They say they are partners in a beauty parlor. Their motto is: “We lift everything from faces to pocket-books.” And a whole section of Wall Street righ down here at the South Pole: 1. Myrtle Roberts, producer of Jumping Beans. She has made a fortune out of this simple idea. Swallow one 'bean and you can do the St. Vitis dance. 2. Margaret Sabo gets all the tips on ponies and stock, and cleans out a small fortune every time. 2. Toivo Manniko, who sells ice to the Eskimoes. Did you know Mary Kehoe was the one who invented the new pure celluloid false teeth, in every color to match your dress? Chloe Hill is the leader in the Society for the Prevention of Striking or Swatting Fleas.” She says it is a rushing business and looks forward to a bright future and success. Hazel Beckwith pawned her wedding ring to get down here. She’ll have to work her passage back, I guess. Sure enough, that’s Jean McNutt over there. Margaret Reffner, also. They are the famous swimmers who copped the honors for the swimming of Connaut Creek from bank to bank. They completed the record in 1 hour 14 minutes, and 1 hour. 14 1-2 minutes, respectively. More power to them. Hilda Haas is the girl who lit a match to see how much gas was left in her airplane. She found out. King Beila Kovach and Queen Genevieve Gordon are holding court under the ioof of an ice house. They’re taking Jane Davis back to their hidden island with them. They said they would like to have some company for a change. Jane will be luck if she isn’t eaten up before she gets here. 60 THE SENIOR TATTLER Helen Friend just lost a million-dollar necklace, and can you imagine what she said? “What’s a million dollars? My hubby has loads more.’ Velma Sanford is the one who prescribed the use of talcum powder on pretzels, to take the shine off. Mary McMahon is Captain of the all round (some have a shape) star basketball team. Beatrice Pier is her right forward, and also carries lemons and towels for the rest of the team. Anna Manz said she would like to stay down here and decorate the interiors of some of these ice-houses. She thinks that coal stoves would help a lot. Paul Rist is publisher of the anti-wet paper, “Dry Dock.” Freidaline Hanni has invented a can-opener that is guaranteed to cut open everything, from a bride’s first pie, to a can of Heinz’s beans. Vera Sanders is manager of a revue, in which Leah Tobason takes the part of Peaches, and Margaret Cram, the part of the vamp, “Cream.’’ who keeps Leah guessing. Bertha Forsty is the champ tickler of the ivories. One was tickled so much, if jumped right off the keyboard. Marguerite Fuller is now private manager of the Speer establishment. Ida Sandstrom sa 3 this country down here is O. K. She is trying to get her brains worked up to the point, where she can decide whether or no it would be profitable to grow cotton and hot house tomatoes here. Alyce Kuhn is talking now. She runs an antique shop—makes and sells he own antiques. Next, Anna Kahkonrn a famous woman lawyer, politician, reformer, veterinary surgeon, and pacer for No. 83, of the Pyle’s Bunioneers. It must he quitting time, for I see the crowd putting one their furs and blankets. We’re going to have another reunion in 19o8, at the Equator; don’t you think our class likeks variety, as well as you do? Well, good-bye, fellow class-mates........ John Taylor, a man of sixty, who has worked hard all his life as a bookkeeper, is disguested with the shiftlessness of modern youth. His daughter Edna, who is engaged to Tommy Jordan, another extravagant young man, decides to make him begin to save. Tommy is not at all impressed with the idea at first but finally agrees. Her plan works only too well. When Tommy begins to economize he goes to extremes until everybody despises him for being so tight. He persuades Edna’s brother and father to deposit all of their savings in a deal which he believes will bring big returns. In the meantime Edna and Tommy have a disagreement about Tommy’s scrimping and she returns his ring. Then Tommy leaves and nothing is heard of him for a week. Mr. Taylor, sure that his fortune is made quits his job. About this time they hear that Tommy’s deal has failed and that that is the reason he hasn’t showed up. Edna, however, refuses to believe this. During this conversation, Tommy enters and after much confusion explains everything. The deal has not failed. On the contrary it has succeeded very well. Then of course everything is taken back, including the engagement ring and everybody is happy. MARGARET O’CONNOR. Class Prophet, 1928. Synopsis of the Senior ‘Tlay THE SENIOR TATTLER 6J Class Will irt dt Hr Kiuuuu to all who are interested, and all who wish to be amused that we, the class of 1928, do hereby draw up this, our last will and testament. We, being fully conscious of our extreme mental capacity and wisdom, write th s document in as simple form as possible hoping that our successors the Juniors, will understand it but fearing that our imitators, the Sophomores will not. In favor of our immediate successors, the Juniors, we abdicate our throne as Seniors, hoping they will cherish it as we have, sacrifice that its significance shall not deteriorate, and all times keep the office unsullied that it may be the goal to which all underclassman shall aspire. To our little playmates, the Sophomores, we bequeath all our volley ball suits and any othe:’ useful articles, which we may leave behind. Following is a list of Personal Bequests: I, Mauno Eckonen, bequeath my curly locks to lira Samppi. We, Emogene Blakeslee, Jean McNutt and Hazel Tobin, bequeath our ability to master Physics to anybody who thinks it would do them any good. I, Arnold Rajala, bequeath my best girl to Walter Smith. I, Roland Marcy, bequeath my superior height to Gordon Aldrich, knowing that he will appreciate it. I, Robert Leroy White, bequeath my wonderful ability as a runner to Elmer Dis- brow. I, Chloe Hill, bequeath my silph-life figure to the girls of the Sophomore class. I, Toivo Kangas, will my three letters to anybody who can win them. I, Wellington Perry Crews, bequeath to Richard Lanker my best front tooth, so that he may regain his favor with the ladies. 1, John Mowry, bequeath my pleasing ways to Richard Wellman. I, Kenneth Fred Watson, bequeath my ambition to be a veterinary to Frank Wheeler. We, Friedaline Hanni, Geneieve Gordon, Kathleen Harvey and Harriette Whitson, having nothing that would suit the childish fancies of Juniors and Sophomores, fear that we shall have to disappoint them. I, Clarence Baxter, will my Barrymore profile to Kenneth Munson. We, Jane Davis and Bertha Forsty, bequeath our ability to play the piano to Ardie Smith and Doris White. We, Elizabeth Manz, Leah Tobason and Elizabeth Nunito leave our high marks to anybody who needs them. Dont all speak at once. I, Clyde Arlington Rodgers, bequeath to Russel Bordon, my beautiful blush. I, Jean Prahl, bequeath my ability as a cheer leader to Francis Douttiel. I, James Lowell, bequeath to George Fortune my wonderful success as a debater and a heart crusher. I, Beila Kovach, leave my good looks and pleasing personality to George Brewster. I, Velma Sanford, leave my position on the Amboy Church Choir to Mary Taylor. We, Frank Lammi and Onni Haapanen. bequeath our position on the football team to Alfred Belts and David Rubenstein. We, Mary Kelley and Mary Kehoe, bequeath our volume of fine leather bound books on “How to play Ping Pong’’ to Thora Clark and Esther Borthwick. I, Raymond Hendrickson, leave to Cleo Lyons my position as captain of the C. H. S. Polo team, hoping he will be a more active member than I have been. I, Anna Kakhonen, bequeath my position as valedictorian to Walter Whitehead. I, Richard A. Grant, leave my supple grace to John Friend, knowing he will use it more than I have. I, Tovio Manniko, 'bequeath my high grades in Spanish to ‘‘Bubbles” Maukonen. We, Cecil Huston and Ralph Lockwood, bequeath to Tom Scribbner, our Ford 62 THE SENIOR TATTLER Roadster, hoping that he will have more success with it than we have had. We, Thelma Ahlberg and Hazel Beckwith, bequeath our success at shorthand to Howard Tyger, knowing that he will need all of it. I, Elizabeth Johnson bequeath my cute smile to Betty Carmedy. I, Lillian Jones, bequeath my sweet disposition to Ella Belnap. We, Helia Kauppila and Hilda Haas bequeath our pretty hair to anyone who will pay the market price. I. Helen Friend, leave my large size picture of Ben Turpin to Clara Blood but I shall keep my picture of John Gilbert until a later date. To Majoric Wiltse, I, Eulalia Fuller, leave my oratorical ability. I, Andrew Patterson Quinn, leave my genuine, unbreakable double barreled shot gun to George Nye. I, Mary McMahon,'bequeath my cast-iron power puff to Peggy Shields. I, Paul Rist, bequeath to Leonard Strong my home corresponding lessons on ‘‘Be Popular. Learn how to play the Saxaphone in three lessons.” I, Gertrude Joslin, bequeath my gym shoes to Waino Humalainen. I, Margaret Sabo, leave my natural shyness to Anne Huhta. I. Marian Alstrom will my success as an actress to Laura Blakeslee. We, Beatrice Pier and Alice Kuhn bequeath our daily marathon from East Con-neaut to anyone who wishes to become strong and healthy. I, Frances Sprague, leave my position as President of the Class to Helen Bl.v. I, Constance Sands bequeath my popularity with the opposite sex to Helen Jones. I, Martha Huston, bequeath my gold handled knitting needles to Virginia Page. I, Margaret Cram, bequeath my Ford to anyone who can handle it. I, George Kitnoja, will my position and all money which I have collected as treasurer of the Senior Boys’ Club to “Ike” Ralston. Furthermore, if he can collect any money from the members he deserves a gold medal. I, Judd Miller, will my brand new set of Golf Clubs to Max Gulick if he will promise to use them well. 1 Elmer Woodworth, bequeath to Maurice Maney my unceasing ambition to be President of the Blue Devil factory. We, Margaret Miller and Freda Powers leave our love for study to the few' people in school who do not already have it. We. Blanche Towne and Vera Sander bequeath our seats in Assembly to Margaret Morton and Rose Redmond. I Paavo Plosila, bequeath my rich baritone voice to Oscar Punker. To Horace Bremner, I, Alma E. Kuusiluoto bequeath my typewriting ability. I, Myrtle Mae Nina Roberts, bequeath one of my names to Mary Kay Hawkins as she w'ould probably appreciate it. I, Marguerite Weldy, bequeath my solid gold cup which I won in a beauty contest to Martha Anderson. We, Marguerite Whipple, Cecelia Wickles and Marguerite Fuller, bequeath all of our grammar school books to the Sophomores as w'e believe they should study them all over again. I, Anna Manz, bequeath my glasses to Helen Frew We, Elsa Hokanen and Dolly Matson, leave our jointly owned Indian Motorcycle to Richard Towne. I, Mildred Porcello bequeath my Detective Story Magazine to Ivan Gillespie. I, Elizabeth Isoma, bequeath my habit of being in all plays, and on all programs in my Senior year to Betty Goldstein. I, Ida Sandstrom, will to Murray Davidson my ability to memorize poems as he will need it when he is a Senior. I, Margaret Heffner, bequeath to Paul Wheeler my ambition to become a school teacher. In conclusion, we, the member of the Senior Class, do declare this to be a true statement of our wishes and in guarantee thereof, do hereby afix our seal and signature on this fourth day of June, 1028. (SEAL) Signed: THE SENIORS, By Their Attorney, JOHN PAULL, Jr. THE SENIOR TATTLER 63 Operetta Continued from Page 47 Miles Horton. Paul Hist and Clyde Rodgers created many interesting scenes in their portrayal of the Marquis and the Sheriff. Miss Marjorie Shields and Mr. Paul Sheehan gave entertaining selections between acts. THE COMPLETE CAST IS AS FOLLOWS: Old Ned, a colored servant_____________________________________________George Fortune Rose, Pilot Farley’s adopted daughter_________________________________Lillian Partanen Richard St. John, a young sugar planter_____________________________ Richard Lanker Simon Scudder, Pilot Farley’s overseer__________________________________James Lowell Holly Timms, a shady lawyer from New Orleans_____________________________________Miles Horton Jack Martin, a friend of Scudder’s from. New Orleans__________________Maurice Maney Martha St. John, Richard’s sister_____________________________________ Velma Sanford Monty Gray, a friend of Richard’s from the north ______________________________Kenneth Munson Pilot Robert Farley, Pilot on the good steamer “Eclipse”____________Wellington Crews (Owner of the Sans Souci Plantation) Judy, Old Ned’s wife and the best cook in Louisiana___________________Frances Douttie! Marquis de la Tour, of Bordeaux, France____________________________________ Paul Rist Bruce MacDougal, the County Sheriff_______________________________ II Clyde Rodgers LITTLE CREOLE NUMBER Marguerite Weldy Frances Sprague Jean McNutt Helen Jones Marguerite Whipple Marion O’Brien Clara Blood Ann Huhta PIRATE DANCE Margaret Cram Friedaline Hanni Gertrude Joslin Reba Tobin Marguerite W’eldy Harriet Whitson Rose Redmond Ella Belnap Laura Rich Catherine Lower Laura Blakeslee Betty Goldstein Elizabeth Davis Helen Bly Emogene Blakeslee Helen Kauppila Leah Tobason Peggy Shields Ida Sandstrom Elizabeth Manz Jennette Ott Alma Kuusiluoto NEW DANCE Peggy Shields Betty Goldstein Katherine Chapman Ann Huhta Lillian Partanen Velma Sanford Frances Gordon Anna Kahkonen Elizabeth Nunisto Gertrude Joslin Ida Sandstrom Eulalia Fuller QUARTETTE Paul Sheehan Kline Loomis Miles Horton George Fortune ROSE CHORUS Ruth Allison Virginia Blake Dorothy Carr Elizabeth Dunn Margaret Carmody Irene Dillman Marjorie Fenton Carol Merrick Florence Metcalf Evelyn McNutt Alice Murphy Evelyn Rist Isla Sloan Madeline Slocum Margaret Toomey Beverly Tuttle Anita Verner Helen Williams Doris White GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Ella Belnap Emogene Blakeslee Laura Blakeslee Clara Blood Helen Bly Betty Carmody Katherine Chapman Margaret Cram Elizabeth Davis Frances Douttiel Bertha Forsty Eulalia Fuller Frances Gordon Friedaline Hanni nn Huhta Helen Jones Gertrude Joslin Anna Kahkonen Helen Kaupila Alma Kuusiluoto Katherine Lower Elizabeth Manz Jean McNutt Elizabeth Nunisto Marian O’Brien Jeanette Ott Lillian Partanen Rose Redmond Sufi Robbins Ida Sandstrom Velma Sanford Frances Sprague Peggy Shields Leah Tobason Reba Tobin Harriet Whitson Marguerite Weldy Marguerite Whipple Ruth Koebemick BOYS’ GLEE CLUB Clarence Baxter Lewehr Crews Wellington Crews Norman Eighmy George Fortune Raymond Hendrickson Miles Horton Cecil Huston Beila Kovach Richard linker Ralph Lockwood James Lowell Roland Marcy Judd Miller Kenneth Munson Maxwell Murray John Pauli Paavo Plosila Paul Rist Clyde Rodgers Herald Taylor Kenneth Watson James Weaver Frank Wheeler Paul Wheeler Robert White Kline Loomis Paul Sheehan Stage Manager _________________________________________________________ Carl Sheehan Electrician _________________________________________________________ Gordon Aldrich Properties _________________________________________ Roland Marcy and John Mowry 64 THE SENIOR TATTLER A Kaleidoscope More than a hundred years ago in a little town in England, David Brewster invented an instrument by means of which beautiful forms endless in variety and perfect in symmetry might be presented. Little did the inventor dream that a century later it would typify a class whose departure from High School would attract universal attention. The Class of '28 looking into the tube of our Kaleidoscope sees precious pictures multiplying again and again the many bright bits that make up the various designs of our school life. Many events beautiful and clear to us may appear dim to your sight but class spirit gives to us the details of each picture. Just a dozen years ago the Kaleidoscope formed its first picture, that of a crowd of little tots with eager shining faces first intent upon a new phase of their life—the first days of school. The first four years of their school life passed very rapidly. During these years the designs presented by the Kaleidoscope were very simple, but sparkling with color. We had made great strides as we reached the grammar grades. No longer were we unassuming little children but had suddenly attained the rank and dignity of big boys and girls. And now slowly but surely through various changes we see ourselves climbing to the dizzy heights of high school. Higher and higher we arose, greater and greater were the changes in the Kaleidoscopic designs until all at once we see a group of eighty sniors! Seniors! People! Seniors! First in study, first in Peace, and last but not least, first in the hearts of the faculty. Before I acquaint you with the wonders which this instrument is capable of revealing I might inform you that this Kaleidoscope is a delicate and costly piece of mechanism. Some of the financial wizards of the class have suggester that we charge five cents per person for the opportunity of hearing a report of the things we are about to reveal. But knowing, as I do, the agony connected with extracting coin from a senior’s pocketbook at this stage of his career, I have decided to present the following history of events absolutely free of charge. The Kaleidoscope is very peculiar; it flashes here and there, selecting the figures it chooses to present with an almost human touch. I present the facts as they are revealed to me. The Kaleidoscope first forms a picture of Mary McMahon and Genevieve Gordon, who for three years have ridden across the bridge together. Genevieve has won for herself scholastic honors while Mary has won fame on the basketball court. Still focusing the Kaleidoscope on the bridge we see Beatrice Pier, Marguerite Fuller and Alice Kuhn in hot pursuit. They have always been seen heavily laden wth books, for they are trying to uphold the scholastic honors of the East Conneauters. Eulalia Fuller and Blanche Louise Towne are two more people who have to' come a considerable distance to school. They have become noted for their ability to prepare delicious noon lunches. In addition to this Eulalia has found time to practice elocution and has become a reader of some prominence. Conneaut Hgh School like many other modern institutions has among its members certain individuals known as Commuters. People who are able to enjoy the advantages of the country, yet come into the city day after day to carry on their scholastic duties. A few of these are: Margaret Cram, Friedaline Hanni, Elizabeth Johnson, Martha Huston, Raymond Hendrickson, Ralph Lockwood and Cecil Huston. It is rumored that they are petitioning Mr. Henry for Farm Relief. Next we reveal a group of people who all through their school years have helped to advertise the fact that the class of '28 was on the map. These people have always furnished the pep and inspiration for school parties, and the like. Among this group we have speed kings, cheer leaders and society belles. At the school parties this group is usually the first on the floor when the dance music starts. By this description we imagine that you have already guessed who these people are but for sake of convenience I will mention their names: Emogene Blakeslee, Constance THE SENIOR TATTLER 65 Sands, Helen Friend, Lillian Jones, Jean Prahl, Hazel Tobin, Jean McNutt, Margaret O’Connor, Kenneth Watson and Arnold Rajala. It is a common statement that when Roland Marcy is late for school he has plenty of company, because for three years he has run a bus line between the High School and all point west. When Clarence Baxter’s name is mentioned one naturally thinks of Stub Taylor, the Wheelers, etc, but we regret to state that in this particular case the Kaleidoscope has narrowed its vison, until Baxter alone sands in the lime light; his ability to converse in French and to argue around the point in the other subjects have won for Clarence his standing as a first class Senior. The monotony of Chloe Hill’s climb to the Senior Heights has been relieved by her interest in a certain employee of the City. Margaret Sabo, one of our best students, possesses a quiet and pleasing personality. Her stenographic ability is often useful to others. Next we see Paavo Plosilo, the wizard, w’ho excells at track and Spanish; then there is Toivo Kangas, our three letter man, who also ranks high in studies. What more could anyone ask ? Mauno Eckonen “Eck,” is a football and basketball luminary and we are proud of his work as Secretary in the Senior Boys’ Club. We hear he buys hair grease in wholesale lots. We now picture Onni Hoopanen, who helped waddle around in the mud on the football field. Oh, yes, here we are folks, James W. Lowell, delegate at large, debater extraordinary, matinee idol. Whenever any of the teachers run out of material they call on James to fill out the period. Toivo Manniko is our masculine Valedictorian. He also takes care of the Boys’ Athletic News in the Tattler. One walking down the street one may know when there is an exam in the offing for Elizabeth Isoma, Ida Sandstrom, Leah Tobason, Bertha Forsty, Thelma Ahlberg, Elsa Hokkanen and Polly Matson and Elizabeth Nunisto can be seen carrying home their books and that nitght there is sure to be a convention and burning of the midnight oil. Next we picture Clyde Rodgers and Elmer Woodworth whom many people take to 'be brothers, but we look upon them as football experts, and Clyde has won fame as an impersonator of officers-of-the-law. The next picture formed is that of Hazel Beckwith. Throughout her high school course she has pursued commercial studies and is well prepared to become an excellent stenographer but we fear that she will not be called upon to put her talents into practice for the Kaleidoscope reveals that she is usually sen walking in company with a young man. Oh! Just a minute, something’s wrong. We need a new lens or else this one is dusty. Just a moment until we clean it off. Oh, yes. here we are. Next we see Margaret Reffner, Ceclia Wickles, Myrtle Roberts, Mildred Porciello, Vera Sanders, Hilda Haas, and Andrew Quinn. We almost missed them, these people have been rather shy and quiet around school but nevertheless they have been busy workers not only in their studies but in other things as well. Wellington Crew's has always been one of the big men around school and is usually the leading butter and egg man in the operettas. He is also an efficient debator. The w'ork of Freda Pow'ers on committees needs no comment. Freda has also won considerable fame as an artist. Manguirite Weldy is pictured trying to play “I’m more than satisfied” on the typewriter. Through the tube of the Kaleidoscope we now see Harriet Whitson, Kathleen Harvey and Gertrude Joslin. the insparable trio. They can 1 e seen at all athletic events and in fact are always loyal supporters of any school activity. We still don’t understand how Charles has received due attention for Jane Davis is our editor-in-ehief,pianist, debator, and ranks high in her studies. Margaret Miller and Marian Alstrom are both French enthusiasts. Margaret is also the noted president of Miller Co., Inc., wrhile Marian took the leading part in the Senior Play. Mary Kehoe and Mary Kelly can always be seen together. Their characters are as much alike as their initals. 66 THE SENIOR TATTLER An Irish Stew, shampoo, Beila Kovach in childish error invariably emptied his soup over his head. Since becoming a Senior it is said that his table manners have improved. Judd Miller says that he is too heavy for a lightweight, too light for a heavyweight but he tells me that his last suit was a small stout. Judd has been a consistent plugger in all lines of athletics and also had a part in the Senior Play. Next the Kaleidoscope reveals a very popular masculine genius famed for coming late, and for his hatred of the opposite sex. It’s a pleasure to refer to John Pauli, Jr. Next or the scene we have Frank Lammi, who has never had much to say but has demonstrated his ability on the football field. Velma Sanford was a prima donna in the operetta, and has taken part in other dramatic performances. Next we see Robert White, who has been with us only a year but we believe it safe to say that everybody knows him. The Kaleidoscope reveals Paul Rist, who has been an active man, Tattler staff, footlight hero, and last, but not least, admired by the weaker sex. This Kaleidoscope just dashes everywhere. It even runs up and down the alphabet. Now it is stopping at the letter K and we see Anna Kakkonen, Alma Kuusa-luato, Helia Kauppila and George Kitonoja. Kit has won fame on the football team, and according to some commercial students he has a great desire to orate and is able to uphold one side of the argument in commercal law. While Alma and Helia have been frequently seen in the typing room, making their required number of perfect copies. We all know that Anna has captured the Prize which we have all been seeking during our High School course, that of Valedictorian. Anna Manz and Elizabeth have the honor of being the only two members of the same family to graduate this year. They both have been conscientious students, and Elizabeth is also noted as a poet. , John Mowry has run a race with Tiny Marcy for the title of smallest person in the class. John also has the distinction of being one of the two boys of the graduating class to complete four years of Latin. Next we see Marguerite Whipple. A complete list of all her accomplishments would almost read like an outline of all the extra curricular. Activities on the schedule. A brief list of them are as follows: Debate, Commencement Speaker, Tattler Staff, Operetta and an honor student. It has been reported that Marguerite, whose initials are M. E. W. has taken advantage of the fact to write a few short stories about cats. These stories will be published in the near future. Now last but not least, Frances Sprague, our worthy Class President stands in the limelight. The Kaleiodo-scope reveals her to be a person who fulfills the duty of President in a capable manner. She has also been very active in serving on class committees and is also noted for her witty remarks. She may be termed a Miss Will Rogers. Our Class goes—another comes, but the school, like the school of life, abides forever. What our pattern shall be in the future is for us to determine. The bright tints which have characterized our patterns in the past, have in a large measure been due to the skillful manipulation of our Kaleidoscope by our faithful teachers. It is they who have inspired us with the desire to lead a pure and useful life in the service of wisdom, humanity and God. As we enter upon the duties awaiting us in the great world before us, we find that life itself is a Kaleidoscope. Let us live it, then, that each flowery turn of the rainbow wheel may be more brilliant than the last. THE SENIOR TATTLER 67 Five Million Dollars Things that sound too good are usually those desired. Sounds logic of course hut listen to this and dream! Stating the time as present, past, or furture, or perfect if you will, just try and use your imagination. One day Mr. Henry came to the study hall and announced that the various athletic benefit shows and so forth, brought a surplus of something like five million dollars and as the sophomores had worked the hardest to sell tickets they were to have the privilege of spending the money as they liked. Well, developments were quite dangerous as the juniors and seniors, frothing dangerously at the mouth, stampeded restlessly about the corridors. And that, by the way, is home we come to have so many corridor floor walkers. Mr. Henry, our worthy principal, hates hall walwers adn that is why the sophomores are his favorites. Well, anyway a meeting of the sophomores was held in the auditorium and Mr. Henry added that if a good suggestion was given as to how we could spend our money, he would excuse us from school two weeks earlier without having to take our final examinations. Miss Cossitt took her stand upon the platform and immediately asked for suggestions. Joseph Lavin evidently considered his suggestion worthy of consideration and applause, and so he said hesitatingly “please mam let's divide it up.” Mr. Henry smiled very slightly and glanced sharply at the small congregation of anxious faces. “That,” he started, “is a good suggestion.” Mr. Henry noted the relieved sighs of the audience and understood. Therefore he added “For Joseph. Anymore?” Again anxious faces were cast about the room. All fell upon the courageous Lee Rogers. Mr. Rogers, seeing that his reputation was at stake, immediately suggested that the money should be invested in stocks and let each sophomore have so many stocks of which to care for. Those having earned the most money by their investments by the beginning of next term should win a prize. Again all faces were turned towards Mr. Henry. Mr. Henry ignored these and asked sharply, “anymore?” Now indeed the condition was serious. And now that the situation was at a crisis, Mara Taylor ventured or started to venture a suggestion when she ventured too far and disturbed a mouse which had also ventured too far. Mara yelled, “mice!” and the rest of the girls followed her example even before they had seen the small creature. However, Leo Marteeny, that natural hunter and movie hero, came to the rescue and with his steely gray eyes, he stared the villain down. As Mara’s adventure had made her faint, her suggestion was never voiced. Richard Wellman suggested that the sophomores should all go on a tour of the United States and return when the five million dollars had been spent. Again all faces were turned to Mr. Henry who started to rub his chin thoughtfully. “Good,” he announced after some consideration. “Whither goes that Pink and White Bus with all the crowd?” asked one old man of another while chewing lazily upon an ancient cud. “That,” began his checker playing companion, “is one of these here—lesse wat-aya call ’em? Oh. yes, College rowdies. Yet I reckon?” “They look to young, 'pears to me,” put in another lounger of Slades’ General Store. “Huh, your nearly all wrong. Thems wot they call ‘softmores .” “Huh? Wots them?” “School children whats got soft brains and then some, see ‘Softmores’.” In fact, the subject just under discussion were “Softmores” of Conneaut High School passing through West Springfield on their first hop towards Coney Island. True, the motor bus was pink and white but the interior was far more colorful. There were many colors like black, white, red. orange, blue, green, and purple, in fact, every girl had a dress of a differnt color. You know, to be “different.” Well, anyway, the trip being uneventful the courageous “softmores” arrive at Coney Island. A beauty contest is being held under the auspices of the L. B. A. (Lonely Bachelors Association) and among the entries were Osceola Carr, Ruth Allison, Eliza- Continued on Page 71 THE SENIOR TATTLER ( 8 Tune In and Listen Good evening everybody. This is station S. A. I , located on the top of the world. The first number on this evenin’s program will be a piano solo, “Put on the Left Pedal,’’ by Florence Blakeslee. The next number is a talk by Russel Borden on “How to get rid of dandruff' — The Honorable Mr. Bordon. ‘‘Howdy, Gents and ladies. I am a man of few words and will try to get my delightful little tidbit across to you in as few words as possible. Well, to begin with some people use listerine to get rid of dandruff, but lissen here kid, take a tip from me and get wise, I don’t use it. I will let you in on a scret. I use—ect” for about an hour. I am sure we enjoyed the talk of the honorable Mr. Bordon greatly. The next number is a song entitled “The Road to Heaven’’ sung by Mr. Frank Wheeler accompanied on the piano by Josephine Logue. The following number on the program will be a talk on “How to Cook’’ by Paul Wheeler. Well, folks, if we follow Paul’s advice we sure will all be wonderful cooks. Hello, what’s this, a telegram, and very urgent, it says. “The friends and relatives of George Fortune, missing since June 35, 1999, wish to get in touch with him as his uncle has just died, leaving him two million dollars.’’ Oh, boy, names do signify something, some fortune. The next number is a vocal solo by “Red” Douttiel, accompanied on the flute by Betty Goldstein. Oh, another rush order. “Chippy” Chapman, leader of East Conneaut’s big bad men has just robbed the 999tli National bank and escaped with one solid copper penny. A reward of 100 chickens is offered.’’ I wonder what kind of chickens he means. Next number will be an address by Elmer Samppi on “The Difficulties of becoming an Athlete.’’ He sure knows his stuff. The next—wait a minute, telephone call, “She did. great- Who, What, Alright.” Say, 1 have great news, Miss Clara Blood just won the Atlantic City Bathing Beauty Contest and Miss Peggy Shields and Gordon Aldrich have just accepted Mr. Zeig-field’s offer to .go on the stage. Well, as long as I have begun on a new line I might as well tell you all I know. Miss Helen Jones and Miss Betty Carmody are starring in “High Lights Movie Co.” Mr. Cleo Lyons is heavyweight champ of the world. Murray Davidson has just completed making the largest drum in the world. It takes five horses to draw it when on parade. The concluding number on our program is a ukelele quartet, Donna Gilliland, Reba Tobin, Lillian Partanen, Virginia Esterhay. They will play “The Sweetheart of Alpha Falpha.” This is Mr. Lotta Bunk speaking, signing off at exactly 13 o’clock midnight losing time. Good night and sweet dreams. THE SENIOR TATTLER G9 70 THE SENIOR TATTLER “Liza, why did you hit your man with the baseball ?” “Cause I couldn’t find da ball bat.” Mr. Sheehan:—“Some sophomores are so dumb that they never let one sentence know what the other sayeth.” “She reminds me of the North Pole.” “Howzat ?” “Ice all around her and still that magnetic personality.” People who live in glass houses should charge admission to their front yard. They laughed when I sat down at the piano. Some darn fool had removed the stool. Ken Munson:—Do you know how to tell a teacher from a student? Geo. Fortune:—Oh, all right, have your own way and tell it. Ken:—Ask him what “it” is and if he says it’s a pronoun he’s a teacher. Miss Johnson:—You will observe that these trees have been well pruned. Mary Kay:—They cer tainly have. Why, I can’t see a single prune. Frank:—At the hop last night my suspenders broke right on the floor. Clara B:—Weren’t you horribly embarrassed? Frank:—No, not very. Paul had them on. Speaker:—Gentlemen, did you ever stop to think? I ask you again, did you ever stop to think? Bored listener:—Did you ever think to stop? Chief of Police:—“How did you come to get hit by the automobile? Foost:—I didn’t come to get hit by the automobile. I came to get an education! Speaking of crime waves, Chicago seems to have got herself a permanent. Mr. Henry:—How are you getting on with your typewriting? Marguerite W:—Fine. I can make twenty mistakes a minute now. I eat my peas with honey I’ve done it all my life, It makes the peas taste funny But it keeps them on my knife. “Eaten Yet?” “Nope.. Don’t eat.” “Diet?” “No, poet” “Would you care to dance this one?” “Yes, if you can find me a partner.” C. L. BYERS Studebaker Service Commander World’s Champion Car AGNES D. JAMES Insurance Agency Fire, Windstorm, Liability Life Bonds Room 2, Dorman Block THE SENIOR TATTLER 71 Miss Rossiter:—“What became of the Czar of Russia?” Helen Jones:—“A peasant shot him.” Voice from the rear—“It served him right. “And then the engine died and the plane started on a tail spin for earth.” “Didn’t you lose your head?” “Not for a minute! When I saw the plane start to fall I ran for the nearest house.” Paul W.—You are the pearl of my life.” Mae J.—“Aw, quit stringing me.” Gert. G.—“I love him! I love him! I love him!” Frances S.—“WTho are they?” Mary H.—“When is microbe not a microbe?” Sue R.—“Don’t bacilli.” Miss Rossiter:—“I was at the opera last night.” Miss Griffy:—“Grand opera?” Miss R.—“I should say splendid.” Just Stringing Her Along. “I want to speak to my husband” yelled the murderer’s wife frantically phoning the penitentiary. “Sorry madam,” replied the polite warden, “but your party has just hung up.” Five Million Dollars Continued from Page 67 beth Titus, Anita Verner, Caroline Merick, Dorothy Carr, Frances Gardener and many others. Also Thomas Scribner,Portly Kehoe, Robert Clark, Norman Eighmy, and Eddie Richards were invited to use the sledge hammer, hit the pad, ring the bell, and receive a cigar. Now since all these boys are husky fellows, each won their cigars very easily. Next we came to a novelty store, and as usual we hear Karl Smith’s phrase, “Velly Cheap.” Then Oscelola Carr, Basil Hites, Helen Myers, Maxine Gibson and Joe Harris who are always going up in the air, take a ride in the Ferris wheel. Talking about detective stories, John Elmer Disbrow, widely known as Dizzy, and an enthusiastic lover of baseball, football, basketball, volley ball, shot put. 100 yards, 440, high jump, hurdle, broad jump, and most everything else except tennis, captures bootleggers. Perhaps a better explanation might be derived if I copy the article from he ‘‘Coney Island Hot Dog.’’ Visitor captures bootlegger after terrible struggle. John Elmer Disbrow, Donald Hamilton, Lyle Lucas and .Robert Gray entered a soft drink establishment and there they were met by “Farmer” Kananen, ‘‘Dub” Hogle, and Leo Marteeny who pretends to be intoxicated and as a result all were kicked out except Dizzy, who determined to hold his 'ground no matter what happened. Well, afer employing a little knowledge acquired from football, baseball and basketball, Elmer succeeds in subduing his opponent, the ‘‘bootlegger-’’ However, since the board of directors have met and are now riscussing the damage done by the “softmores” to Coney Island, they have decided to drive them out First, because over nine million hot dogs have been consumed for one nickel only. Second, because of the incessant use of the ferris wheel, the roller coaster, the crazy house, yes, especially the crazy house. These objects of amusement being literally worn out, the ‘‘softmores’’ were kindly requested to leave, otherwise— P. S. Expected back on the tomorrow morning freight. 72 THE SENIOR TATTLER CHANTS IN A NEW KEY I It is better to lose a needle In a haystack Than to find a pin In a chair. II The early birds gets the worm; It serves the worm right For getting up early. III A fool and his money Are soon parted. All men are fools, But not all fools Are men. Florence B.—“What is that?” Esther B.—“Just a common red squirrel.” Florence—“Really- Should I notice it?” Frank W.—“What’s Gilda Gray’s dress made of?” Russ. B.—“Hey, Hey!” A woman generally speaking, is generally speaking. The cream of all absent minded professors is the one who, about to start on a journey, filled his wife with gasoline, kissed his road map good-bye and tried to shove his automobile in his pocket. Mary:—How are you getting along with your Greek? Lou:—Now, leave my boy friend out of this. Miss Griffey:—You missed my class yesterday didn’t you? Frances D.—Not in the least, not in the least. Felt hats come and straw hats may go, but high hats go on forever. Mary K.—Did you hear about the big train wreck ? A locomotive ran into another one. Paul Rist—I’ll bet there was a woman driving it. Whence the black eye? It’s like this—I saw a big poster which read: Murderer Wanted— Yes— So I went in and applied for the job. Jimmy—You know Jane, I’m a fellow of few words. Jane—Well, you keep those mighty busy. Gordon A.—What do you think of the new Ford? Ella—I think it’s perfectly uncanny. Is love an emotion, an instinct, or a passion? Brother, it’s an art. Mary Kay:—I say, old dear, what’s good for biting fingernails? Clole Hill:—Sharp teeth, silley. THE SENIOR TATTLER 73 The Best of Clothing At Prices You Can Afford to Pay (Compliments of Carefully selected and fitted will be your next important step towards success. We will appreciate the opportunity to serve you in this respect. La Qrande Theatre A THE K. E. GIBBS CO. Dresses Young Men Correctly Clothing Shoes Furnishings Qonneaut T) rug (Company THE ROUGE BOX c3iair, tyactL; and ‘LhCands Plumbing, Electric, Radios, Paints Heating, Sheet Metal Auto Accessories Vidtrolas The Mitchell Hardware Co. Phone 1125 Main Our Merchandise is Our Star Salesman Suite 8, Whitney Block Phone 1846 Conneaut, Ohio COMPLIMENTARY BUS TERMINAL C. M. LAUGHREY Qonneaut Sugar owl Candies Lunches (Chocolates, 'Boxes and SMl Kinds of Bars Try our ECOMA Ice Cream In Brick or Bulk 74 THE SENIOR TATTLER Distinctive Footwear Style M EARNEYS SHOES HOSIERY A C. VERN CARR AGENCY Real Estate and Insurance 209 Broad St. Phone 1853-Main Expert Foot Fitters Complete Tire Seruice Phone 2170-Main Goodyear All Weather Sanford-Odls Service WRIGHT MOTOR SALES Hudson-Essex Sales Service j--------------------------- Phone 1656-Main Conneaut, 0. The Para-Belle Rubber Co. C. A. Henne, Pres. Jobbers and Retailers in Auto Supplies and Radio Para-Belle Building Conneaut, 0. “ i� Aer« tanngt at grcatM 255-257 Main St. Quality! That is why we Have Waste-baskets The trash-bin is always larger than the strong-box. The wastebasket is usually twice the size of the letter tray. Quality, or the lack of it, is what determines the importance of everything in life, whether it is shoes or sermons, poetry or pigs. Some people claim that price is the most important consideration in our stores. They are wrong. No article ever crosses our counters that hasn’t a backbone of Quality. Seconds, job lots, articles that won’t wear well are too expensive in the long run for us to offer our customers. Quality—always at a saving. This is more than a slogan with us. It is the foundation on which we built a successful business. u. COMPLIMENTARY Compliments of South Shore Service Laundry and Dry Cleaning You Phone for us—We Wire for You THE LIGHTHOUSE Everything Electrical Phone 1468-Main 213 Broad St. THE SENIOR TATTLER 75 Marine Barber Shop The latest in haircuts J. W. PASERBEVIS 150 Park Ave. THOMAS RAJALA Groceries and Meats 1—i Phone 2161-Main SCo COMPLIMENTARY u JOHN HOKKANEN Milk Dealer Day St. Carnahan-Shearer Co. Chain Store Men's and Boys’ Furnishings and Work Clothing BRADY WILLIAMS Your Druggist 215 Main St. Better Furniture Hours 8:30 to 6:00 Evenings by appointments SAWDEY’S Main St. Conneaut, 0. HOWE’S HAIR SHOPPE Distinctive Permanent Waving Artistic Hair Cutting All Branches of Beauty Culture 291 Main St. Dodge Bros, and Graham Bros. Service LEAHY MOTOR COMPANY State and Washington Sts. Distributor The Three Great Sixes Senior Six—Victory Six—Standard Six Graham Bros. Trucks 76 THE SENIOR TATTLER LIGHT LUNCHES ICE CREAM POPCORN CANDY New dresses of washable silk crepe in white or pastel for sport wear THE SYNDICATE Main and Mill Streets To the Graduates and Graduates “To Be’’ We wish you success and happiness and a long life full of prosperity. STOW Lumber Coal Co., Inc. Phone 1896-Main Sandusky St and N. P. R. R. You will play the “Tattler’’ after trying our service. u 0 E. R. Electric Service 340 State St. Phone 2251-Main Everything electrical for the car or radio To be neatly dressed is always an important factor. Bring in your clothes in the morning, we’ll have them pressed and cleaned by evening. MARSHALL’S DRY CLEANING At Deck’s Cigar Store THE SENIOR TATTLER DR. C. F. RODGERS Dentist Citizens Bank Building CLOVER FARM STORE Ice Cream, Candy, School Supplies J. W. HARE Corner Mill and Adams Streets E. H. TUTTLE High Grade Groceries 357 Sandusky St. Conneaut, 0. Compliments of J. J. NEWBERRY CO. Jewelry Is Always An Acceptable Gift Drugs, Toilet Articles, Stationery Kodaks and Sundries F. L. MATSON Jeweler 237 Main St. CROMBIE’S PHARMACY THE SWEET SHOPPE Soda Grille Candy Shop Luncheonette Be prepared for emergencies; always feel safe; take along one of our first aid kits on your trip this summer. Broad Street Drug Store When You Think of Bradley’s, Think of Whitney’s We are the exclusive agents in Conneaut for this famous line of sportwear Football Basketball Baseball Tennis Swimming Golfing Dunlop Tires and Tubes You can expect more from Dunlops AUTO TIRE REPAIR CO. MAXON WADDLE State at Broad There's a “BRADLEY” for every purpose. The G. M. Whitney Co. 78 THE SENIOR TATTLER M. K. SHOE CO. Popular priced shoes for the entire family Our footwear is dependable Next door to Conneaut Mutual Loan Bank PIGGLY WIGGLY All over the world 265 Main St. Always the best in style and quality MACKS 209 Main St. Conneaut, 0. W. A. Kimball, Pres, and Treas. 3 R. Glasser, Vice Pres. W. A. KIMBALL CO. Lincoln Ford Fordson Ford Dealers for Ford Service 318-320 State St. CITY MARKET HOUSE Joe Calderone Fine millinery for all occasions HAUGH MILLINERY Over Matson’s Costume Jewelry Bright hued purses French Stationery Everything in the latest Mode for the Graduate at THE MAGIC DOOR 176 Broad St. Watches Meeting New Style Standards, Setting New Value Standards. White Gold Wrist Watch: Exquisitely small, positively precise. Jeweled movement comes in Wadsworth case of filled white gold_$15.50 up Elgin, Hamilton, Illinois and Bulova Strap Watch: A very dressy time- piece, $15.50 up. Note snug-fitting case construction. Movement is jeweled and adjusted. Conneaut, O. Phone 1944-Main j. ralph McLaughlin THE SENIOR TATTLER 79 When in need of anything in the Paint or Varnish Line Just Phone 1855-Main And We Will Get It For You Linoleums, Rugs Carpets, Window Shades Curtains and Curtain Materials FORI) AND HARVEY 264 Main St. E. KOPONEN 20 percent allowed on all School Supplies ARTHUR HARDWARE COMPANY T cai Estate and insurances Mutual Loan Bank Bldg. Floral Designs FREW JACKSON Pot Plants and Cut Flowers Phone 1288-Main Dorman Road East Conneaut, Ohio I)R. I). C. DAVENNY Dentist New Miller Block Corner Main and Buffalo Sts. THE JOSLIN STUDIO Phonographs, Records and Sheet Music 207 Main St. Conneaut, Ohio No less than your School Books is a Savings Book, a preparation for the years ahead The Conneaut Mutual Loan Trust Company General Banking THE SENIOR TATTLER For Over Fifty Years AULD CLASS RINGS AND PINS Have Led the Field They have to be good to stay in front that long AULD’S INC. Class Rings and Pins Commencement Invitations and Cards COLUMBUS, OHIO THE SENIOR TATTLER 81 LUMBER L. A. EATON SON For Every Kequirement florists A M 1713-Main 225 Broad St. We specialize in window screen ma- terial, Copper and Galvanized Wire, Material for Trellis work, Builders’ MILTNER’S Hardware and Auto Plate Glass. West End Bakery A 2279-Main 446 State St. If PICARD’S THE PONI) LUMBER CO. Fancy Groceries Phone 1865-Main Broad St. 1929-Main 570 State St. HATHAWAY STUDIO Music Credit L. A. PAYNE rPhotographer CONNEAUTGRAIN FEED CO. After graduating let us make your Photo and frame your Diploma COAL 1 Phone 1785-Main Conneaut, Ohio WASHINGTON LUNCH 224 Washington St. 183 Broad St. Conneaut, 0. 82 THE SENIOR TATTLER he Cummings fanning (Conneaut, Ohio Quality Canned Goods Lake Shore Brand Tomato and Pumpkin Established 1863 C. WEBB CAMPBELL, President and Manager GULICK’S SUPER Creamerie” Dairy Products: Milk, SERVICE ST TION Butter, Ice Cream, Cottage Cheese, Buttermilk. Good foods for every meal. Corner Broad and State THOMAS BLACK Dry Goods and Notions East Conneaut Conneaut Creamery Company Buy of us and save The Si monels Bennett Co. HOME OUTFITTERS 221 Broad St. Conneaut, 0. for Economical Transportation EM HOFF MOTOR SALES BUICK Sales and Service CHEVROLET ELECTRIK BAKE SHOP “We Deliver” 215 Broad St. 1845-Red DR. R. H. CAMPBELL Optometrist Specialist 102 Whitmore Block Box 318 Conneaut, 0. Buy a Better Buick THE SENIOR TATTLER 83 ‘yjfor your Uacatioru § mart rocLs and Sport Costumes Have ust Arrived f The A.W. PELTON Store David E. Kerr, D.D.S. Faye I. Carmichael, D. H. John Dibbs General Merchandise 182 Park Ave. Thayer . Hayward rWalk €)ver Shoes 216 Main Street G. A. Bristol General Hardware New and Used Furniture Special---The American Beauty Washer Pete Kales Retailer of Men’s Wear The Men Like To Wear F. H. Jacobs, D. D. S. Harwood Block Main St. Conneaut, Ohio 84 THE SENIOR TATTLER Your Future Depends on your abilty to apply Your Education HORTON STEVENS Wall paper, paint, rugs, builders’ hardware and window shades 233 Broad St. Think THE CITIZENS BANKING TRUST CO. Gas MEAT is our speciality Conneaut Meat Co. 217 Broad St. Phone 5121-Main Stair theatre Congratulations Seniors KEHOE JUSTICE 1174-Main 353 State St Buy Dependable Groceries from THE RELIABLE GROCER CARL R. BLOOD 2 free daily deliveries. Meet Your Friends at the State The Show Place of Conneaut 2 phones THE SENIOR TATTLER 85 Autographs THE SENIOR TATTLER 86 Retrospect Another chapter has been completed in the history of Conneaut High School. We have tried in this publication to present the story in a pleasant and vivid manner. You alone can judge the merits of our work. If we have poorly presented the facts or if we have cast indiscreet reflection upon anyone it has not been done intentionally. Every annual should have a theme about which the story may be spun. We have chosen a pirate theme, and have tried to present through this medium the meaning of the various departments. We make particularly mention of our class headings in whch we have represented knowledge as being a hidden treasure. The secrets of the treasure chest are valuable. Only by hard work, concentration and earnest endeavor can one hope to posses this treasure. The Sophomore seeks the hidden wealth; the Junior finds it; and the Senior with his diploma in his hand announces to the world that he has the treasure in his possession, but like all wealth he must sepnd it wisely or it will bring him ruin instead of success. In the future we hope that you may find in these pages a source of pleasure and that you may be helped to remember the pleasant events which occurred in Conneaut High School in the year of 1927-28. Sincerely, THE EDITORS. ♦