Conneaut High School - Tattler Yearbook (Conneaut, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 104 of the 1929 volume:

THE TATTLER J inetcen hundred and Iventy nines Graduation Number ‘Tublished by THE TATTLER BOARD CONNEAUT HIGH SCHOOL CONNEAUT, OHIO U. S. A. THE SENIOR TATTLER The 1928-1929 Tattler Staff EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT Frances Douttiel Janette Ott ..... Evelyn McNutt ... George Jacobs ... Mary Hewitt ..... Bernice Hanni Helen Jones ..... Margaret Stearns Richard Wellman Elizabeth Dunn . Lillian Partanen Lucille Klumph .......... Editor Associate Editor ....... Literary ........ Literary ...... Activities ....... Activities ......... Society . Girls’ Athletics .. Boys’ Athletics ....... Reporter ....... Reporter ........ Reporter BUSINESS DEPARTMENT George Fortune .................... Business Manager Peggy Shields ...................Advertising Manager Helen Frew, Clara Blood, Reba Tobin, Ann Huhta, Virginia Esterhay, Howard Jones. CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT Carol Merrick (3, 4, 5) Maxine Gibson (16) Frank Bean (11) Lenora Herrick (9) Anna Rose (10) V Paul F. Sheehan ..... Arthur James (24) Dorothy Ellis (15) Peggy Hyland (8) George Nigh (15) J. Weaver (14) Faculty Advisor THE SENIOR TATTLER 5able of (Contents Dedication Administration Classes Activities Athletics Literary Jokes Advertising The (flass of Mineteen wenty UTine respedfully dedicates this volumes of Tihe battler to Louise T. iCodge in appreciation of her untiring efforts as friend and advisor. MISS LOUISE F. LODGE s THE SENIOR TATTLER foreword ( j’HE desire to have a relic or souvenir of any dear experiehce is strong in the hearts of most people. With honest effort the Tattler Staff of 1929 attempts to portray glimpses of life in Conneaut High School which will serve in future years to brighten your memory of pleasant days spent within its portals. THE SENIOR TATTLER 9 10 THE SENIOR TATTLER They’re Off Yes, they are on their way. Another school year has rolled away, and Conne-aut High School is sending approximately one hundred young men and young women out into the world to take up their life work. And what a diversity of ambitions this group of young people possesses. Some will enter the professions; some will go into business; some plan to take up aviation; some nursing, some music and others have ambitions which if realized will include practically every legitmate field of human endeavor. In this publication we have tried to picture them as they are. How different they will be ten years from now. Where will each one be? What will each one be doing? The future holds the key to the secret. But where ever the various members of the class betake themselves or whatever they may be doing, we may rest assured that the Class of 1929 as individuals will be an uplift to the community in general. Class of 1929 your bonds are broken. You are scattered to the four winds. Never again will you exist as a class, but as individual representatives of C. H. S. may you carry on the “old fighting spirit” of your alma mater. Farewell Class of 1929 and the Best of Luck. M. O. D. G. THE SENIOR TATTLER e!Members of the School ‘Board MISS LOUISE E. KAHLER, President MR. CLYDE A. RISLEY, Vice President MR. CARL B. MILLARD, Secretary MR. CHARLES A. OTT MR. O. L. BREWSTER Superintendent of Qity Schools MR. C. M. DICKEY 'Principal of Sffigh School MR. V. R. HENRY THE SENIOR TATTLER 13 Boy and girl, why do you attend school ? School is a means to and end. In school you should gain intellectual knowledge, develop community spirit, learn to care for the health, strengthen the moral character. By this means you will the better live your life, you will be happier and bring more happiness to others, you will be more useful, give better service, and the world will be happier and better because you live in it. Boy and girl, are you using the means to an end? C. M. DICKEY MR. C. M. DICKEY Since the year book is largely the work of the Senior Class and of the activities in which they have engaged, this article may be apropos. In my experience in Conneaut High School, no class has shown a greater aptitude for independent thinking. No single leader (student) has been able, as it were, to take the group by storm. This con-diton has been due, not to a lack of ability in leadership nor to a- lack of “live numbers” in the class, but rather to an inclination to think things out and act upon reasonable consideration. This, to me, seems a condition of growth and strength and deserves very high commendation. V. R. H. MR. V. R. HENRY 14 THE SENIOR TATTLER The Faculty 1. Miss Alta Wood, A. B., A. M. Ohio Wesleyan University. University of Wisconsin. English, History. 2. —Mr. Leonard Hoppes, B. S. Mount Union College. Ancient History. Coach of Athletics. 3. —Mr. W’esley Schaaf. A. B. Oh;o State University. Chemistry, Commercial Geography. 4. —Mr. Roland Morris. Central Business College, Kent State Normal. Bookkeeping, Salesmanship, Filing. 5. —Miss Louise Lodge, A. B. Hanover College, University of Illinois. University of Madrid. Spanish, Latin, English. fi—Miss Rosalie Bare, A. B. Cornell College. Art. 7. —Mr. W. L. Davis. Edinboro State Normal, Erie Business College. Manual Training. 8. —Mr. Paul Sheehan, A. B. Defiance College. American History, Civics. English. 9. —Mr. Kline Loomis, A. B. Chio Wesleyan University. Salesmanship, Filing, Biology. Mechanical Drawing. 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. —Miss Frances Appleby. Ohio State University. Northwestern University. Ohio Wesleyan University. Bliss Business College. Typing, Shorthand. 13.—Mr. Robert Auld, A. B. Oberlin College. French, Law Economics. 1 i.—Miss Elizabeth Cossitt, A. B. University of Michigan. English, Latin, Coach of Girls’ Athletics. 15. —Miss Inez Howard, A. B. George Washington University. English, History. 16. —Miss Ruth Rossiter, A. B. College For Women. English, Modern History. 17. —Miss Benita Dodd. B. M. Ithica Conservatory of Music. Music Instructor. 18. —Miss Ruth Long, B. S. Ohio University. University of Wisconsin. Home Economics. 19. —Miss Marie Brown. Hillsdale College. Librarian. 20. —Mrs. Edith F. Stanley. Office Secretary to the Supt. 21. —Mr. William Simpson, B. S- University of Akron. State Normal, Indiana, Pa. Spencerian School. Gregg School, Chicago, 111. Shorthand, Law, Economics. 22. —Mr. Charles Durkee. A. B. Defiance College. Industrial History, Algebra, Biology. 23. —Miss Gladys Bigler, A. B. College of Wooster. University of Chicago Graduate School. Latin and English. 24. —Miss Edna Johnson, A. B. Lake Erie College. Biology. i THE SENIOR TATTLER 15 THE SENIOR TATTLER fflass Toem FAREWELL TO CONNEAUT HIGH SCHOOL Farewell dear Conneaut High School One last salute to you, We never found a better friend A prouder one and true. And as the years go rolling on And we think back to the parting day We know no tribute is to great That we could to you, pay. Other schools may be grand But ’twas you who pulled us through We don’t care for those stately walls We want the good old you! So ’tis goodbye—goodbye And one last long drawn goodbye We know there’ll never be another school Like our dear old Conneaut High. ‘The Seniors Class Colors: Black and Red Class Flower: American Beauty Rose Class Motto: Don’t foul! Don’t flinch! Hit the line hard and play the game. the senior tattle,r 17 THE SENIOR TATTLER Class Officers SENIORS President, ................. Walter Smith Vice President ............... Alfred Beltz Secretary..................Lillian Partanen Treasurer ................. George Fortune Advisors ........ Mist Lodge, Mr. Sheehan JUNIORS President ................. Donald Hamilton Vice President ............... Helen Myers Secretary .................. Tiama Kosola Treasurer ............... George McIntosh Advisors ......... Mr. Loomis, Miss Cossitt SOPHOMORES President ........................... Jerry Mosher Vice President............ Bernard Higgins Secretary ...........................Martha Hautala Treasurer .................... Howard Jones Advisors ......... Mr. Durkee, Miss Bigler Commencement Program Junior-Senior Party ......................... May 24, 1929 Senior Play ............................. May 30-31, 1929 Baccalaureate Sermon, Dr. Barrett .......... June 2, 1929 Class Day, Conneaut Lake ................... June 3, 1929 Commencement ............................... June 6, 1929 Washington Trip ............................ June 8, 1929 Music Credit Recitals ............... May 27-June 3, 1929 THE SENIOR TATTLER 19 THE SENIOR TATTLER 20 WALTER SMITH “Wallio” is an all ’round athlete—Ye President—Serious and dignified. Literary, 1-3. Basketball, 2-3. Track, Capt., 2-3. Class Pres., 3. V. Pres. Leaders’ Club, 3. Glee Club, 3. Operetta, 3. REBA TOBIN “Toby” has a voice as sweet as a lark— And a giggle that everyone tries to imitate— Quite an efficient worker on party committees. Glee Club, 2-3. Operetta, 2-3. Literary, 1. V. Pres. Literary, 2. V. Pres. Senior Girls’ Club, 3. V. Pres. Jr. Class, 2. Tattler Board, 3. Jr.-Sr. Party, 2. Sr.-Jr. Party, 3. JOHN FRIEND These big bashful fellows always play good football—Not to mention basketball and track—Don Juan in knickers and a C- sweater. Football, 1-2-3. Basketball, 1-2-3. Track, 1-2-3. Leaders’ Club, 3. Interclass Baseball, 1-2-3. Pres. Athletic Asso., 3. V. Pres. S. A. A. A. C., 2. Boys’ Glee Club, 1-2-3. Pres. Literary Club, 2. Chairman MacMillan Show, 3. Rep. to County Athletic Meet, 2. Operetta, 2-3. Senior Play. LOUISE BEERS Champion ticket seller of the school— Brown eyes—Plays a swift game of Basketball- Vice Pres. Athletic Association, 3. Basketball, 2-3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. Senior Play. ALFRED BELTZ “Mutt’ does the rah! rah! act at the athletic encounters. Let’s give 2-4-6-8 with Beltz on the end—The biggest little man in school. Assistant football manager. Cheer Leader, 1-2-3. Basketball, 3. Track Team, 2-3. CLARA BLOOD “Maw Jenkins,, is a true blue eyed blonde with gentle voice and pleasing per- sonality. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2-3. Operetta, 2-3. Tattler, 1-2-3. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3 Sr.-Jr. Party, 2. Jr.-Sr. Party, 3. THE SENIOR TATTLER 21 VELMA WAID Big brown eyes, a ready smile, always has her lessons. Literary, 1-2. 4-H Club. Shorthand Awards Typing Awards Palmer Award. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Bookkeeping Award. MARJORIE THAYER Ethel Barrymore” elocutes in five different languages—A steady plugger. Library Staff, 3. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. EDWIN MAUKONEN Played stellar football. Keeps the study hall teacher busy preventing the delivery of the daily mall. Puts tacks in teacher’s chair. Literary, 1; Pres., 2. Treas. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Tattler Staff, 2. Glee Club, 3. Operetta, 3. Mgr. Track, 2. Football, 2-3. Sr. Invitations’ Committee, 3. IRMA ECCLESTON A confirmed member of the “ball and chain gang”—The soul of inquisitiveness. Underwood Awards. Literary Club, 1-2. Senior Girls’ Club. 3. Palmer Method Awards. Bookkeeping Award. MARIAN FRIEND Keeps gracefully slender by means of leisurely strolling to school. Elva’s side kick. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 3. Operetta, 3. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. HARRIET CHRISTY Enjoying life in her own sweet way. Harriet and her “Star.” Literary, 1-2. Sr. Gills’ Club, 3. Chorus, 1. Palmer Awards. Library Staff, 3. THE SENIOR TATTLER FRANCES DOUTTIEL That saucy little knob of red hair Is just the cutest thing one ever saw—Little Orphan Annie needs only a dog named “Sandy” to complete the picture—Ye Editor drives her own car. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2-3. Operetta, 2-3. Basketball, 1-2; Mgr. 3. Jr.-Sr. Party, 2. Pres. Literary, 2. Tattler Staff. 1. Leaders’ Club, 1-2; Editor 3. Library Staff, 3. Sen:or Play. GEORGE NIGH Makes his “fiddle” talk pig latin—Yearns to be a second “Lindy. Literary, 1-2-3. Tattler Staff, 2-3. Orchestra, 1-2. Glee Club, 3. Football, 3. Operetta, 3. VIRGINIA ESTERHAY Easy on the eyes—and at home on any stage. Literary, 1-2. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Operetta, 3. Library Staff, 3. Tattler Staff, 2-3. HELEN BLY A friendly grin. Just a bit quaint and quite likable. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2-3. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. MARGARET MORTON Friendly and amusing—Sparkling brown eyes—Likes strong men. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Senior Play. LEONARD STRONG Where’s my West!!?? “Up spoke Barbara Frietchie then and all the way thru without a single blush. De Soto High, 2. Literary, 1-2. Vice-Pres. Literary, 2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. THE SENIOR TATTLER 23 BETTY CARMODY Girls like Betty are indispensible around high school. A party would be a flop if she weren’t on the committee. Sec. Literary, 2. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2-3. Operetta, 1-2-3. Sr. Girls Club, 3. Sr.-Jr. Party, 3. ELMER SAMPPI The reason why the girls flocked to the basketball games. One of the “Three Musketeers.” Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Leaders’ Club, 3. Glee Club, 3. Basketball, 1-2-3; Capt. 3. Football, 2-3. DOROTHY ELLIS Her claim to fame. She was a student that everyone admired. Pres. Literary, 1. Chorus, 1. Debate, 2; V. Pres., 2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3; Pres., 3. Tattler Staff, 3. MAE JOHNSON Strike up the band and watch Mae trip the light fantastic—Our Sophisticate. Chorus, 1. V. Pres. Junior Literary, 2. Senior Girls’ Club. Literary, 1-2. Jr.-Sr. Party Committee, 3. DONNA GILLILAND “Chinky” drives an Essex—Cherry Blossoms—Speaks French clairement and dis-tinctment. Literary Club. Glee Club. Sr. Literary Club. HARRY LILLY His bid for distinction—a Green Ford. Glee Club, 3. Operetta, 3. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Sr.-Jr. Party, 3. Jr.-Sr. Party, 2. 24 THE SENIOR TATTLER LILLIAN ROBBINS Still waters run deep—Helps to make music in the orchestra. Senior Girls’ Club, 3. Orchestra, 3. Chorus, 1 Literary, 1-2. HAROLD BECKWITH A man from the great open spaces—and how he drives that coupe. Boys’ Glee Club, 1-2-3. Operetta, 1-2. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club. 3. Sr.-Jr. Party, 3. MARTHA ANDERSON A good friend to everyone—but vicious when she plays basketball. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club. 3. Basketball, 2-3. Sr. Play, 3. THELMA WEAVER Pianologuist unique—Dimples and spark ling eyes. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls', 3. Glee Club, 2-3. Operetta, 3. Chorus, 1-2. MADELINE REETS Maddy, Chappy and Andy formed the East Conneaut Triumverate—Good at shooting baskets—Should teach the Frenchmen French. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Basketball, 1-2-3. RUSSELL BORDEN Young Lochinvar, otherwise known as “Gus” delights in aqua-marine ties, blondes and dancing—Keeps one of the Main St. Stores in ship shape order. Glee Club, l-£-3. Cheer Leader, 1-2-3. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Operetta, 1-3. THE SENIOR TATTLER BERNICE HANNI Slenderness runs in the family—A refined personality—As shy as the proverbial violet—A lone yellow rose in a blue crystal vase. Literary, 1-2. Library Staff, 3. Tattler Stafr, 2-3. Operetta, 1. Basketball, 3. Senior Girls’ Club, 3. Chorus, 1. MAURICE MANEY The mystery.man of the school—Silence is golden. Quite famous as a dramatic actor.—Erin go braugh. Literary, 1-2. Glee Club, 2-3. Treas. Literary, 1. Operetta, 2-3. Senior Play. HELEN FREW A good example of the “Strawberry Blonde”—Does a daily marathon to East Conneaut—“There s music in the air—Daphne in green tulle baking golden muffins. Glee Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ C.ub 3. Operetta, 3. Library Staff, 3. Tattler Staff, 3. Sr.-Jr. Party, 3. Jr.-Sr. Party, 2. GRACE PA.XTON Efficiency expert—Talented pianiist—A dimpled chin—She plans to invent a new system of bookkeeping. Sec. Jr. Class, 2. Shorthand Awards. Typing Awards. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Bookkeeping Aw'ard. ANN HUHTA Vivacious? Well I guess. A likely prospect for the Ziegfeld Follies. Chorus, 1. Literary, 1-2. Operetta, 2-3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Glee Club, 2-3. Tattler Staff, 2-3. Library Staff, 3. Sr. Invitation Committee, 3. Underwood Award. Palmer Award. Shorthand Certificate. Commencement Speaker. Jr.-Sr. Party. Bookkeeping Award. HUBERT SMITH His honor the Governor! Combines a solemn mein with a rare sense of humor. Sec. and Treas. Literary, 1. Pres. Literary, 2. Senior Literary, 3. Debate Club, 2. Basketball, 1-2. Operetta, 3. Senior Play. 26 THE SENIOR TATTLER MARY KAY HAWKINS “Boo! I’ve been bited by a bee”—Better late than never—An artless charmer—Juliet on a balcony stifles a yawn while Romeo sings. Sr. Girls’ Club. 3. Operetta, 3. Glee Club, 3. Shaw High, 1-2. CARL SHEEHAN Ouch! another shock—Oh! don't be alarmed it's merely our head electrician playing at the switchboard. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club. 3 Operetta, 1-3. Glee Club, 1-2-3. Tattler Staff. 3. Stage Mgr., 2. Electrician, 4. Typing Certificate, 2. Senior Play. ELVA LAMOS Always kidding—a bubbling fountain of youth I ul jovilty Joins the Big Parade to the West end daily. Andrews Institute, 1. Mentor High School, 2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Bookkeeping Award. GORDON ALDRICH Big Boy! Curly’s helper. Always busy doing nothing. Marconi beat him to the honors by inventing the wireless. Debate Club, 3; Sec. Debate, 3. Literary, 1-2. Electrician, 2. Glee Club, 2. Jr.-Sr. Party, 2. Stage Manager, 2. Commencement Speaker. MARJORIE WILTSE Milly’s side kick—her interest seems centered in Cleveland Always going places and doing things. Literary, 1-2. Senior Girls, Club. Glee Club, 2-3. Operetta, 3. Sr. Party Committee, 3. Stnlor Thanksgiving Play, 3. HORACE BREMNER Swish! Roar!?!? 135-732. Yes there goes “Hoss ’ in the Studebaker. Glee Club, 2-3. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Operetta, 2-3. Sec. Literary, 1. THE SENIOR TATTLER 27 ELLA BELNAP She is little—But oh my!! Seems to prefer Oldsmobiles. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2. Operetta, 2. Senior Girls’ Club. Literary Club, 2. Royal Award. Palmer Method Award. HERBERT FREDERICK Well liked—therefore not well-known—A quiet, clever student. North Shenango High. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Glee Club. 3. FLORENCE BLAKESLEE “Flops” drives a Ford coupe—Laughter flung over a slim shoulder—and like the brook’s low song—her voice. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Remington Awards. Palmer Awards. Gregg Awards. Bookkeeping Award. LIDA MORGAN The most flattering listener a person ever talked to. And she loves a good joke. Chorus, 1. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. ESTHER BORTHWIOK “Pug”—Sitting on top of the world—Has an impish little grin. Literary, 1-2. Senior Girls’ Club, 3. EINO SILLANPAA One of the fastest men in school—of course we mean in track. Ultra modest. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Track, 1-2-3. i 28 THE SENIOR TATTLER PEGGY SHIELDS “Peg”—The Queen of Hearts—Lady Diana has a keenness of intellect and a rare personal charm which gives to her the mark of quality. Glee Club, 2-3. Operetta. 2-3. Debate Club, 2-3; Pres. 3. Triangular Debate, 2. Basketball, 1. Seniors Girls’ Club, 3. Tattler Staff, 1-2; Adv’t Mgr., 3. Library Staff, 3. Commencement Speaker. Valedictorian. LAURA MICHAELS A voice soft and sweet—Always good natured and agreeable. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls Club, 3. KENNETH MUNSON Do-do-dodeo-do! Gets a big kick out of living. A physics shark, and an all ’round good fellow. Glee Club, 1-2-3. Operetta, 1-2-3. Literary, 1-2. Senior Boys Club, 3. GEORGE FORTUNE Hoot moil!—Always arguing in and out of debate—Knows his groceries—A second Andrew Mellon. Glee Club, 1-2-3. Class Treas., 1-2-3. Operetta, 1-2-3. Tattler Staff, 1-2; Business Mgr.. 3. Pres. Leaders’ Club, 3. Triangular Debate, 2. Debate Club, 1-2-3. Commencement Speaker. Treas. Athletic Association, 3. Senior Play. LENORE LINFOOT Curls—Another French shark—The nurse takes the patient's pulse. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. VIRGINIA PAGE Tinyness — Pearl earings — Her quick speech denotes a quick mind. Literary, 1-2. Senior Girls’ Club, 3. Chorus, 1. Palmer Awards. Remington Awards. Shorthand Awards. Bookkeeping Award. THE SENIOR TATTLER 29 TOINI HERPY Ready for dictation. Always has her lessons and plenty of time for fun. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 3. Literary, 1-2, Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Library Staff, 3. Bookkeeping Award. JANETTE OTT Louder please and slower. Latin isn’t dead to her. Janette ought to be a teacher. Tattler Staff, 2. Library Staff, 3. Treas. Literary, 1. Glee Club, 2-3. Operetta, 2-3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Chorus, 1. Tattler Staff, 3. Senior Girls’ Club 3. JOSEPHINE SCRIBNER “Joe” is a first class student—A friendly lady with no favorite hate. Literary, 1-2. Senior Girls’ Club, 3. Typing Awards. Palmer Awards. Bookkeeping Award. HAROLD HICKS Gentleman Jim Corbett the second— Makes his corner of the study hall interesting. Literary Club, 1. Junior Boys’ Club, 2. Senior Literary, 3. LILLIAN KLINE Makes the tvpewriter talk turkey—Can translate shorthand into seven languages with one eye closed. West Springfield High School, 1. Literary, 2. Sr. Girls, Club, 3. Typing Awards. Shorthand Awards. Bookkeeping Award. MARY HEWITT Helps you to “Meet your friends at the Sta'e”—Rivals the 20th century in speed when she talks. Literary, 1-2. Library Staff, 3-Tattler Staff, 2-3. Sr. Rings and Pins, 3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. 30 THE SENIOR TATTLER MARGARET DICKSON The understanding; silence of a knowing; heart. A sense of humor. Another East Conneaut commuter. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Underwood Certificate, 3. ALYCE WATSON Sweet notes fall from her violin. As mild as a May morning. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2-3. Orchestra, 1-2-3. Literary Club, 1-2. Senior Girls’ Club, 3. Music Credit, 1-2. Hiking Club, 2. WILFRED KAISER Looks like a poet -Plays in the orchestra —Always boyishly serious. Orchestra. 1-2. Typing Awards. Shorthand Awards-Sr. Boys’ Club. 3. Palmer Awards. Bookkeeping Award. KATHERINE LOWER Laura’s team mate—Helps to create harmony in the Glee Club. Chorus, 1. Girls’ Glee Club, 2-3. Operetta, 2-3. Certificate in Typing. Penmanship Awards. Literary Society, 2-3. Senior Giris’ Club. 3. ESTHER LAITU.RI Lillian’s companion in road work—A wealth of fluffy hair which is of the color that gentlemen prefer. Sec. Junior Literary, 2. Shorthand Awards. 3. Typing Awards, 2-3. Girls’ Glee Club, 3. Senior Literary Club, 3. Operetta. 1-3. Girls' Chorus, 1. Bookkeeping Award. DOROTHY COLE Upholds Noi’th Conneaut’s name on our roster. Plays tunes on the typewriter. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Stenography Award. Typing Award. Palmer Awards. Bookkeeping Award. THE SENIOR TATTLER 31 GEORGE BREWSTER Play Boy!—Should give Fortune pointers in argument—Seems to have the power of prophecy. Football. 1-3. Glee Club, 2-3. Track, 3. Operetta, 1-2. Track Mgr., 3. Literary. Pres. Sr. Boys’ Club. Class Prophet. LILLIAN PARTANEX Our beloved “Prima Donna”—always can be relied upon to make a program interesting A sweet modest voice which is music itself. Secretary Senior Class, 3. Pres. Sophomore Class, 1. Operetta. 1-2-3. Glee Club, 1-2-3. Shorthand Awards, 3. Typing Awards, 3. Tattler Staff, 3. Pres. Junior Literary, 2. Senior Literary Club, 3. Bookkeeping Award. EARL OEHLEXSCHLAEGER A trench coat and a murderous looking pipe. One of the mainstays of the orchestra. Orchestra, 1-2-3. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. BETTY GOLDSTEIN “Etta KetV—A vivacious brunette--Likes to chat with the boy friends. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Glee Club. 2-3. Basketball, 1-2. Literary, 1-2. Tattler Staff, 2. Operetta, 2-3. Chorus. 1. GEORGE HUTTON “Oi meester Spencer!”—Makes every 24 hours of fun—leather heels clicking down the corridor. South High, Pittsburgh, 1. V. Pres. Boys’ Club, 3. Football, 3. Operetta, 3. Literary, 2. Tattler Staff, 2. HELEN JONES “Oh tell me pretty maiden, are there any more at home like you?”—Dreams of Romance—The lady in waiting whispers with the pages. Chorus, 1. Operetta, 2-3. Glee Club. 2-3. Library Staff, 3- Tattler Board, 1-2-3. Literary Club, 1-2. Senior Girls’ Club, 3. Junior Farce, 2. Sr.-Jr. Party, 2. Senior Play. 32 THE SENIOR TATTLER DICK DANKER A potential Caruso—“Rolling Along Just Singing A Song —Has a football moustache, eleven on each side. Lima Central High School, 1. Roys’ Glee Club, 2-3. Literary, 2. Operetta, 2-3. Senior Roys’ Club, 3. Track. 2. GRACE GREENWOOD A wondering expression—innocence it self. Sr. Girls Club, 3. Palmer Method Award. Woodstock Award. Literary, 1-2. Rookkeeping Award. LAURA RICH Katherine’s twin — Stick-to-it-tiveness — Sings in the Glee Club. Chorus, 1. Literary, 1-2. Senior Girls’ Club. Glee Club, 3. ELSIE HAUTA Quiet earnest endeavor with a little fun have great rewards for many won. Literarv Club 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. RONALD SHRIVER Destined to be a second Luther Rur bank. The Frog Hunter. Debate, 3. Literary 1-2. 4-H Club, 1-2-3. Class Lawyer. ARDIS SMITH “Listen folks you aint heard nothin’ yet” -when “Ardie” plays the piano she makes “Little” Jack Little look like a back number. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ 3. Chorus, 1. Glee Club. 3. Pres. Jr. Class, 2. Sec. Sr. Class, 3. THE SENIOR TATTLER 33 VERNA WARPULA Her French is the eighth wonder of the world -She too thinks silence is golden. Chorus, 1. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. 4-H Club. SYLVIA MAENPAA A silent tongue and a true heart are the most adn irable things on earth. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls' Club, 3. Bookkeeping Award. LAURA BLAKESLEE Franny’s Fal. Plays a uke. Quite facetious. Woman’s at best a contradiction. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2-3. Operetta, 2-3. Jr.-Sr. Party, 2. Library Staff, 2-3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. Sr.-Jr. Party. RICHARD TOWNE “Always belittlin''—An optimist—His daily marathon to the Grant road makes him a likely prospect for “Cash” Pyle’s Bunion Derby. Glee Club. 1-2-3. Literary, 1-2. Senior Boys’ Club. 3. Operetta. 1-2-3. JANE STANBERRY A mystery to everyone—Knows what she knows but says little—Burns up the basketball court. Chorus. 1. Basketball, 1-3. Glee Club, 3. GALALAH DIETZ “Parlez Vous Francais?”—Ooh! Oui! Oui! —Galalah keeps her corner of the study hall awake by engaging them in unlimited conversations. Literary, 2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Glee Club, 3. Operetta, 3. 34 THE SENIOR TATTLER ROSE REDMOND When Rosie seats herself at the piano everybody bends a listening ear—An irresist-able traveler on the road to fun. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Basketball, 2-3. Library Staff. 3. Glee Club, 2-3. Chorus, 1. Operetta. 2-3. FRANK WHEELER Another Big Boy—Always going places-• Hearts are trump—Just one of the boys. Pres, of Senior Boys’ Club, 3. Orchestra, 1. Glee Club, 1-2-3. Operetta, 1-2. Literary, 1-2. Senior Play. HATTIE LANKER Vim, vigor and vitality. Always on the go. Beechnut, Beemans, Juicy Fruit or what have you? Lima Central High, 1. Literary, 2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Glee Club, 3. Operetta, 3. Sr.-Jr. Party, 3. RUTH KLUMPH Ruth’s a girl you’ll like to meet, Like a ray of sunshine on a gloomy street. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Typing Award Palmer Award Chorus, 1. Bookkeeping Award. EVELYN LILLIE The teachers say that she is a clever student—what more is there to say? Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. Palmer Awards. Typing Awards. Shorthand Awards. Bookkeeping Award. HARRY RUBENSTEIN Have you had your iron? Always a good business man. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Bookkeeping Award. — THE SENIOR TATTLER 35 JOSEPHINE LOGUE Demure and sweet—Says little but knows much—“When Irish eyes are smiling.” St. Mary’s 1. Literary, 2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. MONICA MOWRY Petite and quiet—A sly humorist—Shamrocks. Literarv Club. 2. Senior Literary. St. Mary’s 1. Trcas. Literary Club. ETHEL COON Wait a minute I’m coming—‘‘Five foot, two eyes of blue”—Tillie the Toiler taps the typewriter. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Typewriting Awards. LEO TUSA Witty—knows more card tricks than Houdini—helps to drive the “Dodge”. Has a good poker face. Literary, 1. Sec. Literary, 2. Sec. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Operetta, 3. Glee Club, 3. Football, 3. MARGARET STEARNS Quick as lightning, mentally and orally —Had the hook and line and was out for “de bate.” St. Mary's Debate Team, 3. Debate Club, 3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Tattler Staff, 4. Senior Play. MARIAN O’BRIEN Sure and it’s a merry colleen that she is. Frankness seems to interest her greatly. St- Mary’s 1. Operetta, 2-3. Literary, 2. Senior Girls’ Club, 3. THE SENIOR TATTLER 36 LINA SHREVE Light and airy as a feather—The heroine giggles in the middle of the death scene— Lina plays basket ball. Literary, 1-2. Senior Girls’ Club, 3. Basketball, 2-3. Glee Club, 3. LEONARD MAENPAA One of the Harborites—Believes that home study is a good stimulant for the report card —Just a quiet unassuming flaxen haired lad. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Typing Awards. Bookkeeping Awards. Palmer Awards. ELIZABETH DAVIS Cool, calm and collected. All the time a jolly good fellow. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2-3. Library Staff, 3. Operetta, 2-3. Jr.-Sr. Party, 2. Senior Play. MILDRED GROSS Always ready for a good time. Has pep enough for three. It is rumored that she once won a checker tournament. Chorus, 1. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Shorthand Awards. RUTH KOEBERNIK Musically inclined—she has a very melodious “Ooh!” Orchestra, 1-2-3. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2-3. Library Staff, 2-3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Debate, 2. Literary, 1. WALTER HALL Faithful and quiet in his way A man worth knowing any day. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Glee Club, 1. V 38 THE SENIOR TATTLER Top—left to right: W. Cheney. H. Cray. F. Walford. G. Thompson. H. Whit- worth. C, Zumpft, R, Sprague, H. Sunstrom, R. Rlosila. I. Gillespie, E. Hall. Third Row: W tUari, R. Wheeler, E. Townsend. M. Taylor. 1. Sloan. D. Wright, B. Tuttle, F, Toomey, F. Wood. J, Spicer, D, Whitney, Second Row: R. Roach, H. Seppi. M. Sleeth. M. Slocum. G. Smith, A. Verner. A, Rose. E. Titus. A. Rossiter, E. Thayer, D. Childs. Bottom Row: .1. Weaver, T. Scribner, K. Tower, E. Smith, L. Crews, R, Lee, R, Wellman, K, Spieldenner. Top Row— left to right: R, Hines, A. Kolehmainen, M. Jones, J. Kehoe, R. Hogle E. Hirsimaki. J, King. (J, Hicks, Third Row: K. Randall. M. Hershey, E. Kako, L. Klumph, T. Kosola, M, Laizure M, Gibson, J, Harris, B, Green. Second Row: I. Hauta, H, Landon. L. Graham, F. Gardner, E. Hauta, R, Justice R. Kerner. C, Kaczorowski. M. Gustaferro, Bottom Row: E. Kangas, J. lsoma, W. Hines, B. Hites, J. Ingram, G, Jacobs A Kananen, THE SENIOR TATTLER 30 Top Row____left to right: B. Miller, H. Laughrey. D. Rubenstein. E. Richards, M, Kovack, W, Ritari, R, Pease. .1, Literati, „ T.. . „ 'third Row: M. Reeves, E. Ogren. R. Rockwell. C. Merrick, H, Myers. E. Rist, k, M:ller, J, Morris. G, Miller. _ T_ T, . m x. Second Row: E. HcNutt, H. Mace, E. Lawrence, . Peterson. H, Pelton. 1. Manniko, A, Pratt, E. Page, M. Powell, __ _ . . w T Bottom Row: W . Meinke, E. Onion, J. Palagyi, J. Lavin, G, McIntosh, W, Lyons, W, Rankinen, Top Row____left to right—T. Bartone, H. Gray, G. Baird. A. Barnes. D. Hamilton, J, Cantlin, R, Cray, R, Curtis, w Third Row: W. Cheney, D. Dean, C. Crumb. T. Blake. M. Carmody, M. Cook. D. Carr, M, Biscoff. M. Davison. D, Downing, _ _ Second Row: R. Allison. I. Fuller, E. Armstrong. O. Carr, M. Fenton. E, Dunn. M, Cheney, L, Allen, P, Compoly, , _ _ „ _ 4 __ Bottom Row: R. Hall. R. Cribbs, K. Franklin, . Crosby, F, Bean, R, Grant, M, Gulick, 40 THE SENIOR TATTLER L' l FfH Pt£i x 5) A If _______________ THE SENIOR TATTLER 41 � 42 THE SENIOR TATTLER Top Row—left to right: M. Diplacido, J. Forsty, G. Cropek, F. Bisbee. R Barker, W. Ferry. L. Colangelo, H. Blood, G. Bates. B. Curtis. T. Kccleston.. Third Row: K. Davison. G, Beckwith. M. Driscoll. J. Cribbs, F. Driscoll M Garri- ty, G, Ayers. L. Cobuzzi, M. Cutshall. L. Congos, 15. Cowan. F. Copela. , Second Row: T. Benson. S, Ferguson. H, Denny, G, Renner. O. Ahlberg. M. Cline It C lark, B. Cole, A. Frew. L,, Clark, m Front }ow: M. Boehm, M. Beers, C. Dewey, M. Coon, R. Burr, A, Clough, W, Brady, r. Chapman, L, Bartoo, Wrigh?.aBk ShaVaVo.cotfM. Zell Tllisari A' Dud'ey’ H' Watson’ A' Wri ht- D‘ Tusa. RhTobaRa°on.: T.VaUon. K' Wadde - V' Todd- C- Stanford' V' Th!� ’ H. Waid, M. i QwPotC°T d tRow: 5eZZO; M n«on L Snyder. M, Zappetello, H. Truelson, G, Wood. I,. Sweet, D. Jones. G. Tompkins, E. Sweet, M. Mell, Front Row: E. Tuttle, H. Webb. V. Wassio, R, Speers, C. Smith. H. Smock, P, Sallich. • • THE SENIOR TATTLER 43 Top Row_____left to right: B. Phillips, W. Pinney, G. Murray. D. Sands, W. Quinn, T. Rantamaki, K. Malaney, D, Mosher, J, Peltonen, T, Salo, K. Nissi, G. Schram. Third Row R. Kelly, M. Mascik. R. Oehlenschlaeger, E. Norberg, M. Smith, E, New-bold. M. Randall. J, Ring. J. Ring, S, Pohto. L. Oksanen, E. Simons. fclecond Row: I). Olds, H. Saylor, M. Perkins, F. Perkoskt, A. Pratt, R, Pease. K. Smith, M. Ruffin, J, Schatz. E. Kingston, J, Palo. N, Sanstrom. Bottom Row: V Nelson, C, Mlinger, Charles Rich, M, Reffner, J. Rindo, D. Payn, A. Sabo, J. Mosher, H, Movvry, C, Pauli. Back Row_____left to right: V. Hotchkiss, .1. Hokkanen. H. Hazeltine, W. Giddings, B. Higgins, H. Jones, A. James, B. Holmes, H. Johnson. L. Hall. Third Row: M. Hawke. M. Hautala, IC. Getsey, R. Hall. L. Gustaferro, I). Hayward, M, Hyland, M. Green,, E. Janos. L. Herrick. E. dearer. E. Herrick. Second Row: P. Getsey, M. Horvath. M. Hildebrand, L. Hewitt, A. Hildebrand. V, Kangas. F, Gillespie. A, Hall, L. Henry. J. Holmes, D. Gibson. Front Row: E. Hoskins, C. Hogle, F, Golden, P. Ilvonen, W. Grice, H. Hayward. P, Hopkins, 44 THE SENIOR TATTLER Top Row—left to right: R. McElhaney, K. Kissack, J. Maney, D. Lasher, H. Mar- tin, M. Manville, W. Morris, C. Lindgren. Second Row: B. Kuzma, F. Manley. D. Munson, H. Kuhn, F. Lilly, H. Martin, J, Leach. B. MacFarland. M. Rogue. N. Kercher. Third Row: T. Kraus. S. Maenpaa, E. Kultti, M. Neil. E. McNutt. F, Miena, K. Miller. H. Lengyl, M, King. M. I,, Kerner. J. Kuhn. Bottom Row: W. Kelley, E. Kananen, D. MacDowell, W. Lampi, C. Adams, D, Mc- Kinley, A, Kroterfield, M. McCurdy. This represents a picture of the Israelites crossing the Red Sea. The sea has parted, the Israelites have gone, and the Egyptians haven’t arrived. THE SENIOR TATTI.ER 45 46 THE SENIOR TATTLER Tattler Staff Back Row—left to right: IX Ellis V. Esterhay, M. Stearns, H, Frew, C. Blood, A. Huhta, H, Jones, Second Row: L. Herrick, R. Tobin, L. Kluniph, M. Hewitt, J. Ott, F, Douttiel, L., Partanen. Front Row: E. McNutt, G. Fortune, Mr. Sheehan, R. Wellman, P, Hyland, The Tattler In this modern age of hustle and bustle sometimes things are accomplished with a certain degree of spontaneity or seemingly so. Ot late years school activities have tended to be of the spontaneous variety or at least seemingly so to the majority of people. Perhaps to the majority of students and perhaps to some of the Staff members themselves the Tattler has seemed to be racner a spontaneous outburst of literary effort, or should we say lack of literary effort. We (the editorial we) are not trying to throw bouquets at ourselves but we wish to point out that though there has been no great outward demonstration of “Tattling,” yet throughout the whole year the Staff individually and collectively have been working toward one great end. You now have the results of their success or their failure in your hands. The average lay mind does not appreciate to any great extent the effort that is put forth to compile a volume such as The Tattler which may be read by the average person in approximately forty minutes. Why all this effort then? Of what value are such publications ? Merely this. The purpose of edpcation is to learn to do the thing that you have to do, when it ought to be done, w;hether you want to do it or not. In other words, the purpose of education is to create responsible and reliable persons. The various tasks performed by the staff members such as soliciting ads, securing subscriptions, writing and editing news items, etc., tend to train them to be responsible people and to give them an insight into actual business contacts. THE SENIOR TATTLER 47 Back Row—left to right: L. Herrick, E. McNutt, M, Coon, F, Miller. Front Row: E. Page, L. Klumph, G. M. Reffner, E. Herrick, Mr. Adams (coach), Fortune, M. Steams, R. Allison, DEBATE During the past year, 1928-29, several changes have been made in the debate program of Conneaut High School. In the first place the school became a member for the first time, of the Ohio High School Debate League, a league composed of eighty-four of the leading High Schools of the State. The purpose of the League is to encourage debating as part of the regular program for Ohio Schools and to supervise an elimination contest thruout the State leading up to the State Championship. Early in the first semester a challange was accepted from Academy High of Erie to meet them in a dual debate on the much debated question, “Resolved that Capital Punishment Should Be Abolished in the United States. An innovation in debate procedure, as far as Conneaut is concerned, was introduced by holding the home debate before the High School Assembly rather than in the evening. This plan was found to be so successful and student interest was so keen that no doubt it will be tried again. In this debate the home team consisting of Elinore Page, Mark Reffner, Emily Herrick, and Lenore Herrick, upholding the negative won a three to nothing decision. At Erie the Affirmative team composed of Ruth Allison, Melvin Coon, Evelyn McNutt, and Frances Miller were defeated by a two to nothing decision. In the State League, debating the question. “Resolved that the the United States should not protect capital on foreign soil by force of arms except after formal declaration of war,” Conneaut drew Geneva in both the preliminary debates, losing one and winning one. The team, however, was defeated by the strong Niles team in the first debate of the elimination series. Niles later went to fourth place in the State Contest. Conneaut was represented in these debates by George Fortune, Lucille Klumph, and Margaret Stearns. The interest shown in debating by the students and the public has been very encouraging during the last year and with seven experienced debaters remaining in school the outlook for another successful year is good. 48 THE SENIOR TATTLER The Senior Play “The Boomer” proved to be one of the most interesting Senior plays that we have had in several years. Many local critics were very favorable in their comments on the manner in which the play was interpreted and presented. Of course each year some people say that it was the best high school play ever presented. As there is no means of comparison each one must answer the question for himself, but it would only be fair to say that this year’s play ranked among the best. Conneaut High school has set a very high standard in dramatic performances and the cast this year proved that they were able to maintain that high standard. Competition was very keen for places in the cast. In fact two separate casts were for a time considered. In future years this plan may be adopted. Mr. W. L. Davis, the director of the play needs no introduction to Conneaut playgoers. It is sufficent to say that if Mr. Davis directed the play we may be sure that every thing was done to make the play a perfect performance. Several of the cast have had considerable experience in acting and they did much to give the play a professional air. George Fortune, playing a colored comedy part, amused the audience greatly with his “No Sah!” “Yes Sah!” “What did you say, Sah?” Frances Douttiel also helped the comedy with her clever impersonations. Hubert Smith as the station agent, deputy sheriff, leader of the band, etc., did himself justice in his part. Frank Wheeler as the clever confidence man, Carl Sheehan as the owner of the Johnson Manufacturing Company, and Maurice Maney as Hezekiah Bowman helped greatly to enhance the production. Each played his part in perfect character. The juvenile male lead was played by John Friend. It is sufficent to say that John proved his mettle in dramatics as well or even better than he has in his many athletic activities. Louise Beers, Margaret Morton, Elizabeth Davis, Margaret Stearns, each had difficult character parts to play. These parts called for some clever character work and the girls are to be congratulated on the manner in which they played the parts. The feminine lead was played by Helen Jones. Helen proved to be a very capable actress and a vertiable heroine. A short summary of the plot follows: The scene of the story is laid in the law office of Elmer Carter in Hoopstown, Indiana. The town has rather a rural atmosphere and is very unprogressive due to the efforts of Miss Bartlett, a wealthy spinster who owns considerable property and dislikes to spend the “taxpayers’ money.” Carter’s aim is to improve the city and encourage industries to locate in Hoopstown. Roberts, a confidence man, creates a false boom and Hezekiah Bowman invests heavily in real estate, thinking to get rich in the transaction. Miss Bartlett does all in her power to delay the progress of the city. Finally, Mr. Johnson of the Johnson Manufacturing Company reveals the crookedness of Roberts and then decides to locate his plant in Hoopstown due to Carter’s activities in improving the city by installing an electric power plant near the city. Miss Bartlett finally admits defeat and Bowman realizes on his options. Of course there is the usual love theme with a happy ending in which Carter and Nellie Bowman decide to live happily ever after. THE CAST Ephriam _____________________________ Pansy Prosser ----------------------- Mae Morris __________________________ Cyrus Green-------------------------- Paulina Hicks _______________________ John Roberts ________________________ Elmer Carter ________________________ Hezekiah Bowman _____________________ Mrs. Bowman _________________________ Nellie Bowman _______________________ Miss Bartlett________________________ M. H. Johnson _______________________ George Fortune Frances Douttiel ___ Louise Beers ___Hubert Smith Margaret Morton _ Frank Wheeler ____John Friend . Maurice Maney . Elizabeth Davis ____Helen Jones Margaret Stearns ---Carl Sheehan THE SENIOR TATTLER 49 Library Staff LIBRARY STAFF Back Row—left to right: R. Koebernik, M. Thayer, P. Shields, H. Jones, Second Row: H. Christy, E. Davis, H. Frew, V. Esterhay, J. Ott, A. Huhta. Front Row: R, Redmond, L. Blakeslee, T. Herpi, Miss Brown. H. Bly, F. Douttiel. THE LIBRARY Miss Marie Brown of the Carnegie Public Library has supervised the School Library for several years. During this time she and her assistants have worked unceasingly to make the library one of the best equipped departments in the school. In order to comply with the North Central regulations, considerable money has been spent on the library this year. Many new books have been added until now the library has in accession 1810 volumes. The library is under the management of twelve senior girls who have completed the library course under Miss Brown’s direction. Each girl took care of the Library one period a day every other month. The last two periods in the day were under care of city librarians. “May I go to the Library?” is a popular phrase with students. The Library is a veritable goldmine of useful information to those who use it correctly, and it would be much more so if the “loafers” were prohibited the use of the Library until such time as they could learn to conduct themselves properly. 50 THE SENIOR TATTLER Semi-Curricular Activities The modern high school no longer limits its students to the straight and narrow classical or strictly commercial courses but provides the means for student expression in many extra or semi-curricular activities. Among these activities the most prominent are the literary clubs, the art classes, the manual training classes, the mechanical drawing classes, and the domestic science and domestic art classes. Literary Societies were more active this year than they have been in several years. An innovation in club organization was instituted at the beginning of the second semester. The Seniors were grouped in one large club, likewise the Juniors, while the Sophomores were divided into smaller groups. This plan has worked excellently and on the whole the programs have been of a very high caliber. In the Art Department, under the direction of Miss Bare, the students specialized in watercolor drawings which consisted mostly of object and decorative landscape drawings. A pleasing exhibition of their work was on display at Night School May 9th. The art denartment is greatly handicapped for class room but the few students who took art worked faithfully and it is hoped that next year better quarters may be provided for them. Mr. Loomis conducted the Mechanical Drawing classes. These classes were held in the art room and the boys deserve credit for the manner in which the plugged away at the difficult task of making diagrams, blue prints, etc. An attempt has been made to correlate the mechanical drawing work with the manual training work. Many of the boys produced blue prints of specifications from which the actual models were constructed by boys in the manual training department. Mr. Davis and the boys in the Manual Training Department wish to express their thanks and appreciation to the Board of Education for the purchase of two new machines added to the shop equipment this year. These machines are an electric router and an electric shaper by means of which some very creditable work has been accomplished by the boys. These machines have made possible some attempts at inlaying, veining, and shaping which otherwise would have been impossible of accomplishment by hand work alone. Many new and valuable models have been worked out during the year as shown in the recent annual exhibit. The fiber work has been extended to include tables, ferneries, and chairs. We are hoping for still better results along this particular line of endeavor. Taking every thing into consideration we feel a sense of satisfaction in lookiag backward over the year 1928-1929 now drawing rapidly to a close. The need of a more advanced course in Home Economics for High School girls has been evident for several years. The present plan is sufficient for the younger girls, but for the girls who soon will be spending their own money—or that of somebody else—an advanced course would be the proper thing. Such a course might include a study of Foods, Clothing, Child Care, Hygiene, Dietetics. Textiles, House Furnishing, and Budgeting. Such a course could be an elective and meet double periods, daily, giving one unite credit for work. Where as the present course meets but one double period weekly and gives but one-tenth of a unit credit. The girls of the High School are limited greatly in the amount of time given to Domestic Art as well as room in which to Work. Ideal conditions would provide for lockers in which the girls could put their sewing, a fitting room, large cutting tables, irons and ironing boards- Perhaps the future will provide for these things. However, the girls and Miss Long are to be congratulated on the work that has been accomplished this year. THE SENIOR TATTLER 51 The Music Department MISS BONITA DODD Someone has said that the most popular thing in the world today is music. Upon reflection the foregoing statement becomes significant. For is not music the universal language of ail the nations and races upon the earth. An Eskimo may not understand the words to an American jazz tune but he soon learns to do the Varsity Drag. The Japanese may not understand the words of an opera given in Italian but the Jap will listen in rapture to the delightful tunes of Carmen. An American Indian can do a war dance to the steady beat of an African to.n-tom. And a Scotchman can do the Highland Fling accompanied by Hawaiian guitars. Music is also the universal means of expression. For do we not have the hymn which expresses our devotion to the Diety, the love song, the military march, the dance tune, and countless other types which are capable of expressing or stimulating every emotion. In this day of victrolas and radios, music readily becomes a common topic of conversation. Conneaut High School is well represented in the realm of music, with its orchestra, operetta, band, assembly singing and glee clvbs. Many students who take private music instruction are able to obtain credit towards graduation. The music department is under the supervision of Miss Bonita Dodd. Miss Dodd has taught many students in C. H. S. to appreciate music and her meritous work may be judged by the excellent singing of the glee clubs and chorus in the operetta and ether musical concerts presented throughout the year. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB (SEE NAMES ON PAGE 81) THE SENIOR TATTLER BOYS’ GLEE CLUB THE SENIOR TATTLER 53 The Operetta On April 11th and 12th the Glee Clubs of the Senior High School presented “Carrie Conies to College,” a musical comedy in two acts. The cast, chorus and orchestra worked very hard, with the result that a finished performance was presented before two full houses. Spencer Goodman, the spoiled son of a millionaire, is forced to leave school because of his debts. Carrie, step-daughter of Ma Jenkins, pays all his bills from her own meager savings, making it necessary for Spencer to remain at college and earn enough money to repay her. These two parts were played and sung very effectively by Kenneth Munson and Lillian Partanen. Tommy, the governor’s son, attending college incognito, and Bobby, a tennis champion, altho they quarrel all during their four years of college, finally make up and decide to go on quarreling through life together. These characters were played very well by Richard Lanker and Reba Tobin. Ma Jenkins impersonated exceptionally well by Clara Blood, runs a college boarding house, and altho a very sympathetic and kindly soul, dominates all the students with whom she comes in contact. Fred Tuttle, the life of the college and Porky, the fat boy, and goat of the college, were played in an exceedingly natural and sincere manner by Russell Borden and George Brewster. Hiram Goodman, Spencer’s father coming to college to settle his son’s debts, finds his wife, Madame Louise, a beauty doctor, from whom he had been parted for years. Richard Wellman and Virginia Esterhay took these parts very well. Other characters were Sal Rosenbaum and his son Izzie, two very realistic Jews, played by George Hutton and Max Gulick. Governor Thompson was played by Hubert Smith in quite an official style. The production was under the supervision of Miss Bonita Dodd; Music, Mr. W. L. Davis; Speaking Parts, Mr. Carleton Davis, orchestra and Miss Ruth Long, costumes. From past experience we might have expected a finished piece of work for Continued on Page 53 54 THE SENIOR TATTLER The Orchestra K. Back Row—left to right: C. Lindgren, J. Ingram, G. Baird, F. Bisbee, R. Wellman, Second Row: L. Robbins. R. Kobernik, Mr. Davis, A. Watson, F, Gardner, C, Zumpft, Spieldenner, Front Row: M. Reffner, E. Tuttle, B. Hites, W. Hines, H. Webb, L, Bartoo, THE ORCHESTRA The orchestra met every evening1 after school and worked industrially all year. Mr. Davis, the director, has a well balanced musi-group. Every one enjoys to hear the orchestra and we should like to have them play for us more frequent. The orchestra furnished the instrumental music for the operetta as well as the other numerous productions thruout the year. MR. CARLTON DAVIS THE SENIOR TATTLER 55 The Band Back Row—left to right: G. Wolcott, R. Hines. J. Ingram. R. Rickey. D. Childs. Third Row: K. Speildenner, L. Landis, H. Kingdom, M. Jones, H. Webb, V, Risley, A, Kroterfield, G, Baird, L. Bartoo. _ „ . , , Second Row: K. Kissach, W. Jones, Mr. Cross, D. Stanford, C. Stanford. First Row: K. Tuttle. B. Hites, W. Hines, M. Davison. C Zumpft, W. Landis, D. Martin, W. Martin, W. Risley. S. Gruey, R. Landis. THE BAND The band with its new blue and white uniforms certainly presented a pleasing appearance. The uniforms were donated by the local Kiwanis Club, and the band members wish to express their appreciation to the Ki-wanians. The band under the direction of Mr. Cross helped greatly to stimulate enthusiasm at the football and basketball games. The annual band concert was presented at the Congregational church early in May and judging by the applause they received the school may well be proud of the accomplishments of the school band. MR. CLAROL B. CROSS 56 THE SENIOR TATTLER RtBu inn - w.smith - r r dic. - THE SENIOR TATTLER 57 58 THE SENIOR TATTLER MR. LEONARD HOEPfcS MISS ELIZABETH COSS1TT Athletics Volumes might be written concerning athletics. Competitive athletic games are almost as old as civilization itself. Perhaps nothing is more enjoyable to the average person than to witness or to participate in athletic encounters. All forms of high school athletics are valuable to those who engage in them. Athletics serves as a medium for training both mind and body. It teaches boys and girls to play the game square and to be true sportsmen whether they win or lose. It teaches them poise and self control. It teaches them that team work is an essential element in success. In fact athletics teaches boys and girls to be able to buck against the problems of life and fight to the last whatever the odds. On the whole Conneaut has had quite a successful athletic year. Coach Hoppes was handicapped for suitable football material but was able to whip a team into shape which gave a good account of itself against much larger schools. The Coach can’t win games if the boys will not play the game square by observing training rules. And to this fact alone do we attribute the many defeats suffered by the football team. They just didn’t have the stamina to plug the ball across the goal line. Men of C. H. S., you owe it to yourselves, to your Coach, and to vour school to bring the Football Banner to Conneaut High School next year. The basketball season was quite a relief after a depressing football season. Even though we didn’t win the first banner under the new league, we gave the winners a good scare. Samppi, Friend, and “Wallio” Smith will be greatly missed next year, but with Hamilton, Watson, Mosher, and Cantlin we ought to have a winning team next winter. Toward the end of the season the girls’ basketball team found its stride and displayed some clever team work. Even tho the girls won but few games they never lost their fighting spirit and we wish them better luck next year. The Coaches, Mr. Hoppes and Miss Cossitt, deserve much credit for the interest they took in the activities of their respective teams. Many long hours were spent in planning schedules, holding practices, and training the teams to meet their scholastic rivals. THE SENIOR TATTLER 59 Football Team Top Row____left to right: J. Kehoe, W. Smith, M. Maney, K. Malaney, O. Punkar; T, Watson, R. Speers, D, Mosher, J, King, L. Crews, R. Kananen, J. Cantlin, Coach Hoppes, Wellman, manager. Second Row: D. Hamilton. W. Humalainen, W. Ritari. Third Row: E. Ritari. _ „ _ T T „ . , „ Fourth Row: L. Tusa, J. Mosher, E. Maukonen, C. Zumpft. C. Lyon. J. Friend. E. Hirsimaki, FOOTBALL SCHEDULE, 1928 Conneaut 0 ......................Cleveland Heights 26 Conneaut 0 ..................... Cleveland South 13 Conneaut 0 .......................... Erie Central 12 Conneaut 0 ................................Wesleyville 6 Conneaut 0 ................................ Geneva 12 Conneaut 6 .................................... Harbor 6 Conneaut 6 ............................. Massillon 12 Conneaut 0 ............................. Ashtabula 12 Conneaut 0 ........................... Painesville 13 Conneaut Total 12 ............. Opponents’ Total 112 All County First Team .....................c Eyon All County Second Team J- Friend, E. Hirsi- maki. E. Samppi. 60 THE SENIOR TATTLER Boys1 Basketball Back Kow-left to right: H. Whitworth (manager), W. Smith, Mr. Hoppes (coach). K. Speer, J. Mosher. Front Row: D. Hamilton, H. Watson, E. Samppi (captain), J. Friend, J. Cantlin, BASKETBALL Conneaut 24 ........ Conneaut IS ........ Conneaut 42 ........ Conneaut 20 ........ Conneaut 24 ........ Conneaut 2S ........ Conneaut 11 ........ Conneaut 26 ........ Conneaut 25 ........ Conneaut 30 ........ Conneaut 23 ........ Conneaut 26 ........ Conneaut 23......... Conneaut 27 ........ Conneaut Total 347 . . SCHEDULE, 1928-1929 ............. Willoughby 16 ............... Ex-Highs 12 ................ Andover 30 .............. Ashtabula 26 ............. Willoughby 17 ............... Fairport 15 ................. Harbor 22 ............ Painesville 17 ................. Geneva 19 .............. Jefferson 16 ................. Geneva 15 ................. Elyria 19 .............. Ashtabula 37 ............ Painesville 30 Opponents’ Total 291 THE SENIOR TATTLER 61 Girls’ Basketball Back Row____left to right: Miss Cossitt (coach), M. Reets, L. Beers, S. Peterson, E. Herrick. R. Redmond. F. Douttiel (manager). . . _ ,, ,Tl Front Row—L. Shreve, M. Anderson, D. Chapman captain) J. Stanberry, E. McNutt, GIRLS’ BASKETBALL SCHEDULE 1928-1929 Conneaut 19 Conneaut 14 Conneaut 14 Conneaut 10 Conneaut 19 Conneaut 23 Conneaut 8 ...Andover 11 .. Ashtabula 40 ... Harbor 42 . Kingsville 30 Painesville 30 ... Geneva IS ... Jefferson IS 62 THE SENIOR TATTLER Track, 1929 The first annual track and field meet of the Lake Shore League was held at the Lake County Fairground, Painesville, Ohio, May 17, 1929. Conneaut was well represented by a host of rooters to cheer on the team. Although Painesville won the banner, we have few regrets. We have made progress in track and the interest seems to have increased to the point where a goodly number of the “Knights of the cinder path” are willing to work for track honors, regardless of the lack of a suitable place in vhich to train. Conneaut took fifth place in the meet with a total of eleven points. E. Hirsi-maki took second place in the pole vault. He undoubtedly would have had first place had it not been for an injury to his shoulder resulting from a broken vaulting pole. Hirsimaki also took second place in the running high jump. Johnny Friend placed third in the discus throw, and Hamilton ran a beautiful race to place third in the mile run. The relay team composed of A. Beltz, G. Brewster, E. Hirsimaki and W. Smith placed fourth in the mile relay. W. Smith deserves mention. Walter ran a beautiful race in the half mile and according to many of the spectators should have been given a place in the event. Next year let’s get behind the track team and show the rest of the league that Conneaut can produce a real track team. Letter Awards The awarding of letters is an occasion through which the school shows its appreciation of service rendered by the students in athletics. A letter means that the school is proud of the way in which a student has taken care of his branch of athletics. The awarding of this letter not only indicates what the School thinks but marks or distinguishes the student himself as being a capable individual. If a man receives a letter in basketball or any other branch of athletics, it means that he has had to train and work hard all season in addition to his regular school work, in order that he may participate in his particular event; therefore a letter should mark a boy or girl as being a hard worker and as being a loyal student of Conneaut High School. Football Letter Awards—Charles Zumpft, John Cantlin, Eli Hirsimaki, Edwin Maukonen, John Friend, Cleo Lyon, Elmer Samppi, Leo Tusa, Jerry Mosher, Donald Mosher, Eino Ritari, Walter Smith, Richard Wellman, Mgr. Boys’ Basketball Awards—John Friend, Elmer Samppi, Walter Smith, Harold Watson, Donald Hamilton, John Cantlin, Homer Whitworth, Mgr. Girls’ Basketball Awards—Dorothy Chapman, Martha Anderson, Madeline Reets, Louise Beers, Evelyn McNutt, Lina Shreve, Jane Stanberry, Rose Redmond, Frances Douttiel, Mgr. The Operetta Continued from Page 53 these four have been connected with high school productions for several years. We were not disappointed for on the second night of the performance even the standing room was sold long before the curtain, thus showing the eagerness with which the public at large appreciated the work of the directors and cast. Special mention should be given to the dancers: Marian Laizure as Cupid, and Peggy Shields, Betty Goldstein, Helen Jones, Helen Frew, Marian O’Brien, Toini Herpi, Ella Belnap, Laura Blakeslee, Esther Laituri, Frances Douttiel, Ann Huhta. Marjorie Wiltse, Evelyn McNutt and Beverly Tuttle as the dancing girls. The whole cast and orchestra should be commended for their diligent and cooperative work. THE SENIOR TATTLER 64 THE SENIOR TATTLER Society (A letter from one girl friend to another.) Dearest Marge: Do you realise that school will be cut in just another week? We girls were talking about some of the parties that we have had this year, and that reminds me of the fact that you wanted me to send you some suggestions for your parties next year. Perhaps the best way to give you some suggestion is to tell you a little bit about the parties that we've had this year. We’ve had some pretty nice ones and I’m glad to help you in any way I can. To begin with the Teachers opened the “season” by having a party at Harvey’s cottage at the lake and the following Wednesday, mind you, if they didn’t up and have another party. This one, however, was quite the party. The Rose Room at The Hotel Cleveland was reserved for the affair. Autumn leaves and flowers were profused thruout the room for decorations. The first Senior affair was a Chestnuting Party held about the middle of October. It wasn’t a very good day and we didn t find very many chestnuts but we certainly did have a wonderful time. At noon we stopped at the Fox Trot Inn and ate our picnic oinner which was served on the lawn. The Senior-Junior Party comes next on the list. We gave it in the form of a masquerade, and the “Gym” was decorated in Hallowe’en colors. The first part of the evening was taken up with a very clever program in which the members of the Senior Class performed. Dancing was enjoyed during the latter part of the evening. Next is the Senior Mid-Semester Party. It sounds as though the Seniors were just a little more than doing their fling at parties, doesn’t it? But then—they all do. The program Committee devised an “in-door track meet” in which every one took part and which was just heaps of fun. In February the Senior Girl’s Club gave the annual banquet to the teachers and the girls of the high school. It being the Valentine season, the decorations were carried out in red and white. Candles, favors, and programs helped to decorate the tables. After the dinner, toasts were given by representatives from each of the classes. The program also included readings and songs by some of the girls and short talks by some of the visiting guests. The Juniors took their turn by having a party on March first. St. Patrick’s Day colors of green and white were used for decorations and they say that every thing looked quite attractive. After a short program cards and dancing were enjoyed. A few days later the Sophomores had their annual party. From all reports the party was a complete success and many of the upper classmen repeated that well known phrase “Oh, make me a Sophomore just for tonight.” The decorations were of a futuristic nature. Dancing, program, and refreshments were included in the event. The annual athletic banquet was held in May. The tables were decorated with blue and white crepe paper and blue candles, and they looked very nice. Speeches by the Coaches and others made up the program. I would like to tell you about the annual Junior-Senior party but as it hasn’t happened yet I can only tell you that I’m sure it will be a great party with confetti, pretty decorations, peppy music, new party dresses, delicious eats, and oodles of fun for everyone. There now, I hope that I got them all in and that my meager description may be of some help to you. Love, (Signed Xoleh Jeens) Mary Elizabeth. THE SENIOR TATTLER 65 Valedictory Address AN INVENTORY Tonight we stand upon the threshold of a new adventure. It is to be our great adventure and needless to say we look forward to it with a great deal of anticipation and not a little apprehension. This graduating exercise marks the end of the old life and tomorrow we begin the new. We still have a great deal to look forward to, and we are just a little frightened of what is ahead. Like the warrior of old who takes one last look at his weapons before entering the battle, we are going to stop and make an inspection to see what things have contributed to our preparation for this new adventure, in short, to take an Inventory of our school years. In the first place there is our home, “the place where we grumble the most and are treated the best.” How much home really means—mother and dad always understanding, always glad to help, and always encouraging when things look dark. Then there are sisters and brothers. For what do they count in this scheme of life? All these things go to create our home, our atmosphere, our environment. And for what does environment count? Eminent physicians say that it is practically everything and heredity very little. The definition that we learn for environment is—“The things that go to make up our surroundings.” Yet something has been omitted. Environment is not just the material things about us, but also the effect of the love of our family upon our character. True character comes from loving, and from learning to sacrifice in order to make another happy. Sisters and brothers have a bearing upon our character since we are in constant contact or conflict with them. When we learn to live peacefully with our family we shall live peaceably with all others. Next in importance to the influence of the home is the influence of the church. What does the church actually mean to the average high school student? Does he really have an angelic and celestial impulse which compels him to attend church regularly ? Or is it because the church is an institution which has such a decided part in our community that he feels he should go? No, it is neither of these reasons. It’s true he feels he should go, but it’s not Public Opinion he fears. The effect of the church upon the student is of a subconscious nature and does not manifest itself openly. Yet the students realize this need for they realize what this world would be were it not for the high influence of the church. We have a certain pride in our community and that pride has influenced us greatly. If we lived in a community where the laws were poorly enforced and where crimes were allowed to go unpunished, the result would be that our impressions and ideals of life would be sadly warped. But the citizens of Conneaut are striving to make this an up-to-date, clean, fine place in which to live. They have given the students their schools and churches and their library and by so doing they have filled the students with a civic pride which has made them feel that they want to help further and maintain this sense of pride in their community. School has probably helped us more than any other one thing. It has broadened us not only educationally but socially. The prime purpose of a school is to educate. In the four years that we have been in high school we have learned many things. Now the question is—Have we had a practical education? Have we a general knowledge or have we spent these four years committing useless facts and bits of poetry? There is only one answer and that is an evasion: It all depends upon the individual. But school has given us more than just book-knowledge. We have learned to respect rules and regulations and the rights of others, because we have been made to realize that no group can exist gainfully without cooperation. School has broadened us in still another way: Thru our associations with our teachers and our fellow students, we have attained that intangible something called “Sociability.” This contact has also shown us that every student has the same fundamental rights and possibilities, and that is depends entirely on him whether or not he will make the most of the opportunities that come his way. School has put us on our own to a certain extent and given us a sense of responsibility and self-confidence—two very important factors in making one’s life a success. In making a brief summary then, we find that the home, church, community and school have been prime factors thus far in our lives and that these factors have been of untold benefit to us. And like the warrior bold who having surveyed his weapons and having found them in readiness enters confidently into the strife, so do we having surveyed our weapons and believing ourselves to be well equipped enter confidently into our new battle with life. PEGGY SHIELDS 66 THE SENIOR TATTLER Salutatory Address WOMAN IN THE MODERN BUSINESS WORLD The Eyes of the World are focussed upon women in business- Forced to make a place for herself in the economic crisis presented by the World War she, with characteristic enthusiasm, has made rapid advancement in what was formerly known as man’s sphere. There is no field of industry that woman has not entered. The wise selection of the business, profession, trade, or occupation to which one’s life is to be devoted and the development of full efficiency in the chosen field are matters of the deepest moment to the young woman and to the public. You must shape your own career. What your parents, your teachers, your friends, may say to you will do you no good, unless you have the will power to carry good impulses into effect. Specialization in every field is the order of the day—and specialization is definitely the result of self-effort. We see women entering upon the fields of business as professionals, as brokers, as writers, as scientists, as realtors, and secretaries. Even the bird woman has come to stay. More and more women are entering the fascinating field of aviation and are playing a vital role in this the youngest of our American industries. Not so long ago it was the fashion to speak of “women’s work” but now this expression has expanded to “world’s work.” There are 8.500,000 women gainfully employed in the United States- Statistics show further that the majority of stenographers and typists in America are women. It is easy enough to interpret the statistics on women in trade and industry as mere pointers to their larger place in our economic plan, but not so readily apparent is the conclusion that they signify a new practicalitv of thought a new resolution to collect a better living from the world and to make business the most satisfying expression of an essential idealism and imagination. While imagination is one of the greatest factors of success, it alone will not carry the individual to the mountain top. There is a certain amount of climbing to be done, and the fact should never be overlooked. Will she ever reach the summit? This question is often asked. Generally sneaking women climb as far as they are willing. Nothing stops them but their own objections. Women step off the financial elevator sooner than men because they have less fee.Unig of responsibility toward the future—both personally and for their dependents. Women in commerce do climb in considerable numbers and without great oppositions, to high and honored positions. Judge Florence E. Allen is the greatest woman judge the United States has known; Kathryn Doughtery is Business Manager. Secretary and Treasurer of four national magazines with a larger income than most hank president’s; Mary Miller Freeman, realtor, has just closed a million dollar lease—the top record for female realtors. And so on up the ladder there are hundreds of climbers, who have attained high positions. It must be remembered, that most women, now definately pursuing positions of importance in commerce are still young. It is only since the World war that women have gone into commerce with training, foresight, and a challenge. Men seldom achieve major positions under forty. It is still too early to estimate the potentialities of the American Business Woman. The men are a little obscured by women’s present active share in politics and business management. The realization that women are now directly responsible for their own choices and decisions makes us confident that they will immeasurably increase their contribution to the national development. I say this because women have the ability, the resourcefulness and the sportmanship to succeed. And most serviceable of all, for the promise of progress, they possess the quality which business most prizes—a constructive and aspiring imagination. ANN HUHTA 68 THE SENIOR TATTLER G ftk'S JR’5 IoTh SR-JFV A THE SENIOR TATTLER 69 Class Prophecy Where am I? What’s the matter? What happened? What’s the big crowd doing over there ? My questions were addressed to a tall, lean, lanky individual whom I first mistook for a telephone pole. His reply astounded me. He said that I was on the Moon and that there wasn’t anything the matter and it hadn’t happened yet and that the big crowd was the Class of Nineteen Hundred and Twenty-Nine waiting for the liner to take them to Mars. Right there I made a startling discovery. Lo and behold, if it wasn’t my old pal Gordon Aldrich, the electrician of the class way back in 1929. We strolled over to the crowd and whom do you think we saw? Our class president and what a failure he had made of life! Walter Smith married to his fourth wife, Reba Smith, formerly Miss Reba Tobin. And sure enough, just as I expected, thore was little “Wallio” Jr. parading around as if he owned the place. While ex-anvning Wallio’s ears I was grasped by the shoulder and whirled sharply around to gaze into the eyes of a —well, the first impression that flitted through my mind was that of a tramp. In spite of the heavy growth of underbrush on his chin we at last unearthed the countenance of Dick Lanker, the one time champion yodeler of C. H. S. Betty Carmody then came up and I learned that she was his bride-to-be as she had just recently divorced her third husband. I congratulated her on the good work and then expressed my sorrow that two of our former classmates should have departed from the straight and narrow path. At the right of a large banana bush were Virginia Page, Laura Rich, Lillian Robbins and Bernice Hanni, each trying to talk louder and longer than anyone else. The argument was whether Lillian and Virginia should play partners or whether Laura and Bernice should be partners. It was finally settled—none of them played at all. My curiosity w'as aroused by the appearance of Harold Hicks. He is now traveling salesman for the Continental Mouse Trap Company. The president is Ethel Coon, who has given up all hope of being married and is living with Helen Bly in the Cld Maids’ Home in Amboy, Ohio. I next saw Lillian Kline, Toini Herpy, Galalah Dietz, Josephine Scribner and Jane Stanberry jumping up and down like mad. They had been listening to the television rad’o set. It showed a picture of the sky liner leaving the 142nd. story of George Hutton’s pawn shop at Cleveland, Ohio, and it was scheduled to arrive at the Moon at four o’clock terrestrial time. While waiting the few hours for the big liner to arrive, we were amused by hearing the story of Clara Blood. It seems that while she was touring Eastern New York she ran across an old friend of hers, John Friend, who was warden of Sing Sing Prison at that time, and he invited her to go through the jail with him and inspect the prisoners. I repeat Clara’s words: “Our first tour took us through the prison yard. We noticed a group of greatly excited men; the cause of their emotion we were soon to learn. Standing on a soap box was George Fortune still arguing about the Nicaragua situation, although Nicaragua itself was absorbed in 1940 by the Central American Union. Continuing on we passed into the jail, for John said he had a surprise for me. At length we arrived at a small cell set apart from the others and marked ‘danger.’ Inside was the man who at last had realized his ambition—to be a convict— but he had overdone it. He is now serving a life term in solitary confinement for stealing the spurs from Paul Revere. Who do you suppose it was? Russel Borden. Imagine Russel pulling a trick like that. We left “Russ” with tears in his eyes, but I suppose it couldn’t be helped. We were attracted to a room several doors below us from which issued soft, weird, sounds that sounded like several cats in a free-for-all cat fight . The first thing that passed within my range of vision was Betty Goldstein and Peggy Shields engaging in a vicious duel with toothpicks. On catching sight of 70 THE SENIOR TATTLER John and myself they both screeched at the top of their voices, ‘Whoopee, another victim from C. H. S.’ Believe me, I thought 1 was a goner then, but Helen Jones, Mary Kay Hawkins and Margaret Morton rushed in with a large piece of limburger which asphyxiated them. Laura Michaels and Lenora Linfoot then carried them to the emergency room on a stretcher. We left the prison doctor, a short, fat specimen of humanity whom we finally recognized as Harry Lilly with “Peg” and “Betty” trying frantically to bring them to. Clara’s story was interrupted by the approach of the giant space flyer. On the top of the ship hanging onto the top of the flagpole were Horace Bremner and Carl Sheehan having a flagpole sitting contest. They haven’t gotten over their childish ideas yet but we still have hopes for them. The flyer docked and we all climbed up the gangplank into the ship. As soon as Hubert Smith, the pilot, had adjusted the controls and managed to get “Curly” and “Hoss” ins:de the ship, we started for Mars. We had proceeded for perhaps a half an hour when much to our enjoyment Lida Morgan came out with a huge bell and announced that dinner was ready. We all made a rush for the dining room. I had just seated myself very nicely at the table when a tall, very stout gentleman entered and sat down opposite us. Something about him looked familiar but it was several moments before I recognized our old heart-breaker, Alfred Beltz. He recognized the gang immediately and we all began talking excitedly. We found out that Alfred had made a cool million by the invention of sea divers outfits for deep sea fish. Three girls talking excitedly came in and sat down across the table opposite me during the meal. They were Martha Anderson, Madeline Reets and Verna Warpula. They were arguing about who was the most popular movie actress, Ella Belnap, Marion Friend, Mae Johnson or Wilfred Kaiser. At last the dinner was brought in. The three girls immediately stopped their chattering and focused their attention on Donna Gilliland, the head waitress who was “handing out” the soup. I say handing out the soup because her hand was in it most of the time. This astonished the three girls very much and they began to chatter worse than before, but their noise was nothing compared to the noise up at the other end of the table; one would have thought that they hadn’t had anything to eat since the big feed we had on class day back in nineteen twenty-nine. And you ought to have seen Edwin Maukonen and Elizabeth Davis trying to gargle that soup; and Harold Beckwith and his wife, the former Margaret Dickinson, they sounded like a couple of cats lapping up milk, only much louder. Across the table from Harold and his wife were Ardis Smith and Rose Redmond having a race so they might have a second helping. Seated next to Ardis was Elmer Samppi and his wife, formerly Frances Dout-tiel. Harriet Christy sitting next to me told me that Mr. Samppi had just recently divorced his third wife, Dorothy Ellis. At this moment Dorothy Cole, followed by Louise Beers, emerged from the kitchen with the second course which consisted of corn beef and cabbage, creamed onions and sweet peas—much to the delight of Laura Blakeslee. We had no sooner began eating when Virginia Esterhay demanded a toast to Herbert Frederick who had just recently acquired fame by driving a truck for Mme. Helen Frew’s beauty parlor located at Amboy, in the Shriver block, owned by Ronald Shriver, the multi-millionaire. The applause had just died away when Grace Greenwood arose and read a letter from Mildred Rubenstein in which she said that she could not go on the trip with the rest of the ’29ers as she had to remain at home with her husband, Harry Rubenstein, to plant the crops for the coming season. (Of course, you all know that Harry Rubenstein married Mildred Gross back in ’31. In the meantime the dessert had been served and we departed to the ballroom where we were entertained by an orchestra composed of Elsie Hauta, Mary Hewitt, Ruth Klumph, Florence Blakeslee, Hattie Lanker, Esther Laituri, Elva Lamos and Janette 71 THE SENIOR TATTLE,R Ott. A special number was a solo dance by Ann Huhta who has been running in competition with Ruth Kobernik, both having appeared at Munson’s State Theater in New York City, owned and operated by Ken Munson, the Jazz King. As you can well imagine everyone danced until we were all ready to go to bed. We were awakened in the night by loud screams of terror issuing from the stateroom of Sylvia Maenpaa who told us that a mouse had been chewing the legs off her bed. George Nigh came to the rescue and allowed Sylvia to occupy his stateroom while he adjourned to the stateroom of Earl Oehlenschlaeger directly across the hall. The remainder of that night passed peacefully. Promptly at six o’clock, Esther Borthwick arose, according to her usual habits, and ran up and down the hall with a bell in one hand and a whistle in the other, using both to the best of her ability. She was greeted with a wide assortment of shoes and alarm clocks. Finally, Leonard Maenpaa and Evelyn Lillie managed to subdue her, although it took plenty of strength and will power. Just then Leo Tusa, the steward, rushed in and yelled “fire!” Maurice Maney and his wife Thelma, the tormer Miss Weaver, got so excited that they jumped off the back end of the liner and used their pajamas as parachutes. Everyone was in an uproar, but they soon quieted down again when they found out that all Leo wanted was someone to build a fire for him in the cook stove. It wasn’t long before the whole mob got after Leo and he didn’t need a fire because he was “hot” enough without. Before we realized it, we were being surrounded by a group of small planes, which came to escort us to the elaborate reception the people of Mars were giving us. After a successful landing the ambassador to Mars, Frank W. Wheeler, came forward with his wife, the former Marjorie Wiltse, and announced that they would be honored if the class of twenty-nine would accept their invitation to dine with them at six o’clock that evening. Of course the class readily accepted their invitation. The rest of the day was spent in seeing the wonderful sights on Mars. Lillian Partanen and Grace Paxton have each married missionaries and are now living in cute little bungalows on the top of the hill just south of the embassy. We were surprised to learn that Oscar Punkar had married a Duchess; his official title is now the Duke of Raspberry. As Josephine Logue had run out of lipstick the gang stopped in a little two by four drug store owned by Eino Ritari to buy her some. The first thing we saw was Marjorie Thayer, Velma Waid, Irma Eccleston, and Lina Shreve gathered around the soda fountain, gorging themselves to the limit with ice cream sundaes and sodas. The clerk, Monica Mowry, who showed us her ability in selecting lipstick by selling us a brand manufactured by the Strong and Stearns Company. Leonard is still interested in Margarets although this is a different Margaret than it used to be back in his high school days. Eino Sillanpaa showed us his generosity by buying us all a stick of gum. Alice Watson took advantage of the fact that she wasn’t in school any longer and chewed to her heart’s content. As it was nearing the hour of six o’clock we all hurried back to Frank’s embassy to do ample justice to the big feed that was being prepared for us because we knew that if we didn’t get there in time there wouldn’t be anything left with this bunch around. We later discovered that we were celebrating two important events instead of one, the other being the wedding of two of our former classmates—Guy Richard Town to the expert soda maker, Marian O’Brien. The toastmaster of the evening was Walter Hall, the most famous comedian of the world. The banquet was a huge success and I am sure every one enjoyed it and if they didn’t it was their own fault. In due time we left the embassy and went to the airport to board our liner to return to the earth. Of course we had to wait a while for Hubert Smith to get Continued on Page 77 72 THE SENIOR TATTLER Class Will We, the members of Senior High School, of the City of Conneaut, County of Ashtabula, State of Ohio, United States of America, postage two cents (2c) being of sound mind, memory and understanding, according to the Faculty do make, publish and declare the following to be our last will and testament. That is to say: FIRST: We hereby revoke all will or testamentary instruments by us at any time heretofore made. SECOND: We direct that our graduating expense be paid as soon as possible. THIRD: We bequeath to Miss Lodge and Mr. Sheehan a vote of thanks for their work as class advisors. FOURTH: We bequeath to the child-like Sophomores our play things, such as foot- ball suits, tigers and cannons. The individual wills are as follows: I, Virginia Page, will my dainty elf-like figure to Janette Spicer. I, Ella Belnap, will my smallness to Emily Townsend. I, George Fortune, will to Murray Davison my method of getting girls. I, Alfred Beltz, will to Howard Hazeltine my small size I, Walter Hall, will my forty-six inch cannon to Edgar Onion to kill lions with. I, George Brewster, will my “safety first” advice to Gordon Miller and Donald Sands. I, Harold Hicks, will my everlasting slugging power to Ivan Gillespie. I, Russell Borden, will my pleasing personality with the girls to Bernard Higgins. I, Gordon Aldrich, will my tallness to Buss Sharp. I, Elsie Hauta, will to John Cantlin my ability to win law cases. I, Elva Lamos, will my permanent wave to Mr. Sheehan. I, Helen Frew, will my red hair to Doris White. I, Marion Friend, will to Mr. Morris my ability to file cards. I, Thelma Weaver, will to Elinor Page my large stature. I, Maggie O’Stearns, will my Irish blue eyes to Alice Rossiter. I, Janette Ott, will my rosy blush to Mara Taylor. I, Eino Ritari, will to Waino Ritari my captaincy of the football squad,'hoping he will make a good team. I, Earl Oehlenschlaeger, will my fondness for science to William Brady. I, Oscar Punkar, will my code and key to read my writing to the Faculty. 1, Kenneth Munson, will my lovely tenor voice to George Jacobs. I, Edwin Maukonen, will my four and a half size football shoes to Tom (Tiger) Scribner. I, Maurice Maney, will to my brother Joe, all my school books, hoping he will study them as I have. I, Harry Lilly, will to Ashley Crotterfield my ability to ask unreasonable unheard of and unanswerable questions. I, Frank Wheeler, will to Richard Wellman my volume of books “How to Become a “Woman’s Man.” I, Ardis Smith, will to Ruth Kelly my pig-iron vanity case with kissproof lipstick. I, Esther Lauturi, will my shyness to LuClare Graham. I, Lillian Kline, will to Naomi Crosby my knowledge of economics. I, Leo Tusa, will to Dave Rubenstein my ability to play football. I, Hubert Smith, will my 100 per cent Physics grades to whomever needs them. I, George Nigh, will my excellent French grades to Gordon Baird. I, Elmer Samppi, will my curly hair to Doris Dean. I, Eino Sillanpaa, will my famous track ability to Dan McDowell. I, Leonard Strong, will my worn-out automobile tires to Twila Blake. We, Ruth Kobernik and Alice Watson, will to Mark Reffner our ability to tickle the fiddle. I, Herman Gray, will my love of poetry to John Kehoe. I, Virginia Esterhay, will to Ruth Kerner my great desire to become a Frenchwoman. I, Betty Goldstein, will my Flying Cloud to George McIntosh. I, Helen Jones, will my smartness to my brother Howard so as to keep it in the family. I, Laura Blakeslee, will my power over men to Dolly Jane Hayward. I, Florence Blakeslee, will my appendix to Max Boehm. We, Martha Anderson and Madeline Reets, will our everyday walk across the viaduct to Alice Frew and Maxine Gibson. THE SENIOR TATTLER 73 I, George Hutton, will my ability to act as a Jew in plays, to Max Gulick. We, Hattie and Richard Lanker, will nothing to nobody. I, Laura Michaels, will my senior sweater to anyone who needs it. I, John Friend, leave my ability to play football to the whole team as they will need it. I, Herbert Fredericks, will bequeath and deliver my quietness and ability as a singer to Hugh Mowry. I, Marian O’Brien, will to the girls of next year’s senior class my blushing beau, Frank Ralston. We, Mildred Gross and Marjorie Wiltse, leave all the notes in the study hall desks to the soph girls. I, Mary Hewitt, leave my job at the State theatre to anyone who thinks they can stand the walking. I, Ann Huhta, leave all my miscellaneous jobs around the school to Isla Fuller. We, Mae Johnson and Margaret Morton, leave our good looks to Ruth Allison and Marian Laizure. I, Wilfred Kaiser, leave my speed in typewriting to Homer Whitworth. I, Ruth Klumph, leave my long walks home to anybody who has a Ford. I, Harold Beckwith, leave my dear old Ford to the Mill St. junk yard. I, Louise Beers, will my position on the basketball team to Evelyn McNutt. I, Clara Blood, will my ability in Spanish to anyone who flunks in it. I, Mary K. Hawkins, bequeath and deliver my permanent seat in the office to Frederick Bisbee. I, Elma Eccleston, will to the girls of next year’s senior class my ability to get a diamond ring before graduating. We, Jane Stanberry, Marjorie Thayer and Verna Warpula will our private methods of getting French to all people taking it. I, Horace Bremner, will to Robert Hogle my Studebaker car. I, Bemie Hanni, will to all the city girls my beautiful estate in Bushnell. I, Frances Douttiel, will my unceasing ambition to become a second Clara Bow to Ruth Woodworth. I, Donna Gilliland, bequeath my accomplished ability as a gum chewer and note writer to Ida Lasher. We, Helen Bly, Grace Greenwood and Leonora Linfoot, bequeath our loud and boisterous manner to Gertrude Smith, Martha Hautula and Clara Stanford. We, Betty Carmody, Lillian Robbins, Josephine Logue and Monica Mowry will to all who may need it our rapidity in doing sums in ’rithmetic. We Harriet Christy, Ethel Coon, M. Dickson and Leonard Maenpaa collectively will our ability to write shorthand at 100 words a minute to Ruth Justice, Marjorie Fenton and Dave Rubenstein. I, Elizabeth Davis, will, bequeath and deliver my dainty figure to Peggy Highland. I, Galalah Dietz, bequeath my reducing exercise lessons to Jenny Holmes. I, Dorothy Ellis, will my place on the Tattler staff to Frank Bean. I, Toini Herpy, will my ability as a singer to Harold Hayward. I, Lida Morgan, will my ability to memorize poetry to Hilda Mace. I, Lillian Partanen, will my desire to become an opera singer to Thora Clark. I, Laura Rich, will my ability to master history to Kenneth Spieldenner. I, Harry Rubenstein, will my desire to become a big business man to Richard Payne. I, Walter Smith, bequeath to Jerry Mosher my ability to become president of the Senior class. I, Reba Tobin, bequeath and deliver my good looks and my soprano voice to Ruth Kemer. I, Richard Towne, will, bequeath and deliver my knickers to Charles Pauli. I, Velma Waid, will my studious habits to my sister Helen, as I feel she will need them before she graduates. I, Lina Shreves, will my ability to draw pictures to Donald Mosher to use in mechanical drawing. I, Peggy Shields, will my graceful ability to chew gum to Stanley Kozlinski. I, Carl Sheehan, will my permanent wave to Mamie Gustaferro. I, Josephine Scribner, will my “come-hither” look to Elma Hauta. I, Esther Borthwick, will my pleasing disposition to Ruby Hall. I, Grace Paxton, will, bequeath and deliver my secretarial position in the high school to Joe Harris. We, Sylvia Maenpaa and Evelyn Lillie, will our high average in general to Leslie Hall to help him along. In Witness whereof we do set our hand and seal this 3rd days of June in the year One thousand nine hundred and twenty-nine. (SEAL) THE SENIORS, (Attorney) Ronald Shriver (L. S.) 74 THE SENIOR TATTLER THE SENIOR TATTLER 75 Class History One bright sunny afternoon in the month of July I was walking down the street when I noticed coming in the distance a friend of mine. As she approached me she shouted out her glad “Hello friend! ’ and turned her course into the way of mine. We were soon engaged in delightful conversation and as usual went back to our dear old school days. My friend had only been in our High School two years before moving to another city and so she had never had the opportunity of seeing the graduation exercises or of buying one of the Tattlers. She asked me if I had anyway of showing her the pictures of our classmates whom she had learned to love. I hesitated at first because some of the pictures I had were very funny but I answered “Yes I have our family album at home, which contains a picture of every member in the Senior Class. Really though, I never thought 1 would be brought to the stage where I would have to show it to anyone. Well if you’ll promise not to laugh when you see something funny I’ll take you home and show it to you.” After we arrived home I got out the old album and seating ourselves in the sun-parlor we began to turn the pages very slowly. The first page contains the pictures of the two inseparable friends—Peggy Shields and Helen Jones. As we all know Peggy has won her golden crown of High School days, that of Valedictorian. No, ind eu we could never have won any debates without her. If she were a young man we would say she was a second Patrick Henry but being a person of opposite sex will call her just “Peg.” Helen is a member we could never do without. We are all looking forward to see her smiling face in the Senior Play. Oh! What is the matter with these next two pages? They are bound to stick together. Well no wonder, here are Madeline Reets and Martha Anderson. These two girls have had the honor of making many baskets and not of straw either. They are very healthy because of their daily walks from East Conneaut. There are three Smiths, no—not brothers and sister. Hubert is a very good debater. He generally has an idea to propose. Walter is the honorable senior president-Perhaps the reason he is so quiet is that he uses his best energy in playing football and basketball. The last of the Smiths but not the least is our piano player Ardis. We like to hear her play—also like to watch her. Betty Carmody and Donna Gilliland have their pictures next. Betty is always jolly, ready to help a fellow in need. She’s a good friend to a good teacher, Miss Lodge. Donna is small but mighty—A good member of the Glee Club. “You always liked to hear the Boys’ Glee Club didn’t you? Here are a few of the boys who took an active part in it. Russell Borden, Kenneth Munson, Richard Lanker, Harold Beckwith, George Brewster and Maurice Maney. Of course these boys were in more things than the Glee Club—some of them were in mischief once in a while. I wonder why this page has only one picture—Oh yes, this is Frances Douttiel, the Editor of our Tattler. She certainly can get a Latin lesson quicker than anyone else —of course when she hasn’t possibly time to study she can be excused ’cause her car will get her to school early next day unless she’s “kind of sleepy.” Yes, here’s Laura Blakeslee’s picture on the next page after Frances’. Right where it should be—although she’s not after Frances as they’re generally together. No party would be complete without Laura. “Do you remember what a lovely orchestra we had?’’ Some of the chief instru-menteers were: George Nigh, Earl Oehlenschlaeger, Ruth Kobernik and Lillian Robbins. Ruth was quite a shark at Latin. Margaret Dickson is one of our students who like to work for certificates. She earned the Underwood Certificate. Certainly you remember the girl who always had a part in our parties and who when she did have to walk—walked from East Conneaut- It’s Helen Frew. Oh—here’s Leonard Strong. Let’s see, is he the one that had a share in the “Morton’s Salt Company?” Oh, no, it was Margaret Morton’s Company. 76 THE SENIOR TATTLER On this page are the three girls who live way out on Daniel’s Ave. Grace Greenwood, Galalah Dietz and Ruth Klumph. Grace is our excellent typist. She believes in writing Palmer Method too. It seems Ruth has too many awards—Typing and Palmer but she’s the one who earned them. On the next three pages is a group of our Commercial students. They are: Josephine Scribner, Virginia Page, Lillian Kline, Irma Eccleston, Katherine Lower, Velma Waid, Dorothy Cole, Florence Blakeslee, Ethel Coon and Evelyn Lillie. Did you ever notice how well our stage was managed? Carl Sheehan and Gordon Aldrich did that. No, they didn’t discover electricity, tiiey may in the future make an invention whereby we can have lights without any electric light fixtures or else have the sun shine twenty-four hours a day. Marion O’Brien and Monica Mowry are two girls from St. Mary’s. They have been good students and have what we call “School Spirit.” Yes, they like to laugh! We have a jolly trio in our family album. This includes our famous dramatists Elizabeth Davis, Virginia Estherhay and their pal Harriet Christy. Virginia can’t even wait until the next ciay to get her lessons but nas tnem uone beiore they are assigned. She doesn't believe in never no today what you can put on until tomorrow. ’ It seems as tho there is a page of french stuuents here somewhere. Yes it’s right here. Verna Warpula, Bernice lianni, Leonora Lintoot, Marjorie Thayer, Laura Michaels, Lida Morgan- 1 an not so sure about them liking it but 1 suppose they do as most everyone likes French. Alfred Beltz is our cheer leader. He surely can make the sky-rockets go forth into the air. Harold Beckwith is in the Glee Club. He likes to dirve coupes or at least he never walks. Ella Belnap and Esther Borthwick are both very good natured girls. Ella has entertained us many times with her readings. Esther is the person who doesn’t like to wear a hat. Horace Bremner and Herbert Fredericks have been rather quiet around the high school but have been good classmates. They are both in the Glee Club. Louise Beers is our girl athlete. She can certainly play basketball. We are all very anxious to see her in the Senior Play. There are two names begining with B that are yet to be mentioned. Clara Blood and Helen Bly. Clara is one oi our songsters. She knows how to drive a roadster too. Helen always has her lessons; can always translate her Latin. Hurrah for John Friend. He’s president of the Athletic Association. He has been on football, basketball and track teams for three years in High School. We have many pages consisting of some boys from the harbor. Edwin Mau-konen who makes us laugh even when we say we won t. He’s quite serious on the football field though. Leo Tusa always appears serious—he isn’t always however. Elmer Samppi is captain of the basketball team—Why can’t all captains have curly hair? Eino Sillampaa—good on the track. And Leonard Maenpaa, who seems an exception to all rules. He has won Typing, Bookkeeping and Palmer Awards. Toini Herpy, Esther Laituri, Elsie Hauta and Sylvia Maenpaa have quite a distance to come to school and yet they’re always here and busy as can be. Anne Huhta, Mildred Gross, Betty Goldstein, Mae Johnson, and Mary Kay Hawkins do not all take the same studies but that doesn’t matter. They all like parties and generally do their share in helping. We hope Betty uses her influence in obtaining the best menu for Class Day dinner. Anne is salutatorian. Margaret Morton’s name has been mentioned but we want to say we appreciate her as well as does Leonard. Elva Lamos and Marion are partners in walking to school. Elva always has a smile for everyone. Mary Hewitt, Janette Ott, Rose Redmond and Reba Tobin have their pictures toward the last of the book. This group includes very good Spanish and Latin students. Janette has been an active member of the Tattler staff. Reba has made her appearance on the stage, Mary takes tickets and Rose can play basketball. Harry Lilly, Richard Towne, and Ronald Shriver come to school from a distance, THE SENIOR TATTLER 11 and here they are posed beside their Flivvers; we are sure that the boys appreciate Henry Ford s contribution to the developmnt of transportation. Next we see Wilfred Kaiser. He is a very quiet boy who does much studying. And over here is a page which has a peculiar grouping. In the center of the page is a picture of Harold Hicks—in lighting pose. Around him are some of his admiring classmates. Among them are Oscar Punkar, Eino Ritari, of football fame, Walter Hall, and Harry Rubenstein. On the next page we see two of our noted basketball stars, Lina Shreve and Jane Stanberry. Next we have a picture of Frank Wheeler and George Hutton. Frank has made his mark by acting in the operettas and in the Senior Play. Although George has been with us two years he has proved his capabilities in football and as a character actor. Well, well, look on the next page. Here we have Thelma Weaver singing a solo with Alice Watson playing the obligato, while Hattie Lanker, Laura Rich, Josephine Logue, and Marjorie Wiltse pretend that they are the audience. The last page is devoted to a few of our school celebrities. And even though they appear on the last page they are not by any means the last when it comes to school activities. In this group we see Margaret Stearns, George Fortune, Grace Paxton and Lillian Partanen. Margaret is a great debater. She can debate on any subject and unless the judges are prejudiced she is sure to win. George Fortune has had a permanent job as class treasurer. It seems as though he is always asking for money, but he spends it for good purposes. He also deserves much credit for his work in dramatics, debate, and the Tattler. Grace Paxton is our stenagropher. Yes, she plays the piano and the typewriter. Lillian Partanen has established a lasting record as the prima donna of tha school. She will be greatly missed next year when it comes to the operetta. Oh yes, here is just one more picture. What is it? Why a picture of the Faculty. I won’t enumerate them because I m sure that all of us know and appreciate just how much the Faculty has tried to make the Class of '29 the best class that ever graduated from C. H. S. We are sorry that we could not present a full page view of each one but the class was so large and their activities so many that one little book could scarcely hold them all. Thus we close the book of pictures which we feel has given us but a shadowy glimpse of the members of the memorable class of 1929. Signed, DOROTHY ELLIS, Class Historian, Class of 1929. Class Prophecy Continued from Page 71 the ship in readiness but at last we shot into the air and began our journey toward the earth. On the way back we picked up Maurice Maney and his wife who were still dropping. Soon after hauling them in the ship there was a terrific crash—a bright light blinded me—then all was dark. I felt myself falling into space. That was all I remembered until I felt someone roughly shake my shoulder, I gazed into the eyes of Paul Sheehan who informed me that Civics class was not the place to catch up on my sleep. With all due apologies to the Seniors, I am, GEORGE BREWSTER, Prophet. “Why is a pancake like the sun?” “Dots easy,” answered the Swede, “It rises out of der yeast and sets behind the vest.” 78 THE SENIOR TATTLER Sophomore Page “THE NEXT NUMBER” “Good evening ladies, gentlemen, seniors, juniors, and all others of the higher intellect, this is station “CHS’ of Conneaut, Ohio, broadcasting the sophomore evening from the roof of the old school. Maybe a little explanation is fitting; the sophomores are so enthusiastic (as the teachers verify) that they are given one day each year for their own over the new radio station. This station was given to the school as a fare-well present by the seniors of ’29. It is now 6:30 p. m. and the first of the great celebrities of the sophomore class that I wish to present to you is Miss Helen Denney. Her subject is “How to Become Famous by Collecting Movie Star Photographs.” Miss Denney now speaking—Miss PENNEY! MISS DENNEY! We are sorry to announce that like all sophomore girls she is not ready but she is SO sorry. Meanwhile I will describe the beautiful setting in which this program is taking place- The panorama is wonderiul; the cool air breezes in from blue lake Erie on the north and in the west the last rays of the warm June sun fall upon the white brick walls of the old—. Miss Denney IS NOW ready—. “Why, why hello. I just don’t know what to say. In fact I never have much to say but after saving some 13 scrap books of movie actors, beautiful and otherwise, I am glad to tell you that it is great fun; why I m almost crazy, over it. It is so popular you know, etc.” It is now 8:26 and the next number is Hon. Soph. Treasurer Jones.” “Howdy folks, I have but one word to say and that is SOPHOMORES, PAY YOUR DUES.” “That was Howard himself. Next is a little song entitled, ‘How I Love Ceasar,’ by Art James, Morris Beers, Melvin Coon. Alright, let’s go.’ “We love Caesar, YES we do! (refrain) WHO loves Caesar, who, who. who!” “Now wasn’t that sweet? The bridge master will now talk—Miss Hayward tells about playing and doing geometry at the same time. Miss Hayward—Miss Hayward! What? Oh! all-right. “We say with regret that she is playing now and can not leave. We shall hear sophomore economics; Mary Driscoll explains about ‘How to use mother s face powder for flour.’ “Next is by the sophomore twins—a little song now is sung about turkey, it is in Asia Minor,” by the Ring girls. “You shall hear the sophomore author of note, Miss Lenore Herrick. She ex-plains about the intricate process of writing fairy tales. “We say with a smile that the un-heard voice of Pussy Hokonen will raise his mouth in the song, ‘The fun in running is in saving the car fare.’ “The next number is by the beauty girls—Betty Cole, Peggy Hyland, Martha Hautala, Ruth Oehlenschlaeger. “With great regret we state that Bernie Higgins is not present on account of teaching a golf lesson to Ruth Woodworth. “Little Jerry (Tuby) Mosher, (he football star, basketball hero, sophomore president is in Ashtabula. “So far the program is going fine but we lost the star man of the evening, Howard Hazeltine, the little strong man has joined the circus. “As this is a mixed program, the little two-fisted Scotchman, Dan Me Growl, the tough kid, talks on household hints, “How I Became the Women’s Home Companion.” MWe just received word from the office that Willard Biddings will be sure to graduate in 1940. Right now we extend our congratulations to encourage the smiling Willy to his distant goal. “Ashley Kroterfield the well known poet gives to you his latest. ‘This is a ple-ple-pleasure— And its early in the morning— And the coming day is dawning. I’m glad ’cause I can rest In Ceasar class the best’. “That was fine Ashley, we hope you win a prize with it. “At the early hour of two bells in the morning we are signing.WAIT just a minute----. The sophomores wish to thank the radio audience for their kind attention, especially Ashley, Howard, Helen and those not mentioned. This is station “CHS” of Conneaut, Ohio, Max Boehm announcing, and signing off at 2:02 a. m. (in the morning) (School time 8:3-0). WE THANK YOU. THE SENIOR TATTLER 79 80 THE SENIOR TATTLER TAKE NO CHANCE “No sir,” said Mr. Benjamin Trebitt, “It’s all wrong. What, with the latest discoveries and the newest inventions, a man dies just thru sheer carelessness. Not for me. I’m going to watch my step and live forever.” He brushed his teeth twice daily, with the right kind of tooth paste. He was examined every three months. He always went in doors when it rained. He slept with the windows open. He stuck to a diet—with plenty of fresh vegetables. He relinquished his tonsils and traded in several glands. He wore spectacles. He played golf—but never more than 18 holes at a time. He took ocean trips—when weather was settled. He never smoked, drank, or lost his temper. He wore reform shoes, and white socks. He did his daily dosen daily. (Notice) The funeral of the late Benjamin Trebit will be held Thursday. He is survived by 18 specialists, four health institutes, six gymnasiums, and numerous manufacturers of antiseptic appliances and sanitary foods. (He had forgotten that passenger trains do not stop for street crossings.) Dad: (On long distance) Hello, George- Why did you flunk in your exams in subject A? George: Can’t hear you father. Dad: I say, George couldn’t you pass that exam? George: I can’t hear you father. Dad: I say, George, do you need any money? George: Yes sir, send me fifty, father. Is he sophisticated? Is he? Why he thinks that six people can’t ride in a roadster. Bx: I had to leave school on account of pneumonia. Grad: Yeah? Ex: Yeah, I couldn’t spell it. Sunday School Teacher: Frances, why must we be kind to the poor? “Franny”: Please teacher, because is these days any of them might become rich. Hoss: (On the phone after wrecking his car) Send help at once. I’ve turned turtle. Boss: My dear man, this is a garage. What you want is an aquarium. Helen: Cleo, what an awful gash you have on your forehead. Cleo: Oh, that’s next to nothing—next to nothing. Ella: Ooh! How nice to be an aviator. Stub: Yeah, wanta fly? Ella: Oh, you bet I do. Stub: All right, just a minute and I’ll catch you one. Here, young man, you shouldn’t hit that boy when he’s down. G’wan, what do you think I got him down for? One of the teachers was bawling out a student for not answering her. Stude: But I shook my head. Teacher: Well, you don’t expect me to hear the rattle way up here, do you? Why are the days longer in summer? Because the heat expands them. Willie: Pa- Give me some money. Pa: Why do you want some money, son? Willie: Well, s’pose a robber was to hold me up and say, “Your money or your life,” and I hadn’t any! THE SENIOR TATTLER 81 SCOTCH YARN “Won’t you give a shilling to the Lord?” said a Salvation Army Lass to an old Scotchman. “How auld are ye, Lassie?” he inquired. “Nineteen, sir.” “Ah, well, I’m past seventy. I’ll be seein’ him before you, so I’ll hand it to him myself.” BOUGHT OFF “Thank you sir: It’s seldom we get a tin to start with,” said the barber to the man who had given him a quarter on getting into the chair. “That’s not a tip,” snapped the man; “That’s hush money.” ANOTHER SCOTCH SLAM Wife: (reading paper) It says here that a Scotchman boasts that he has had an umbrella for twenty years. Her husband: “That’s long enough. He ought to return it.” Mr. Sheehan in English class correcting a boy uho said. “I ain’t gwine thar-“That’s no way to talk. Listen : “I am not going there; thou are not going there; he is not going there; we are not going there; thev are not going thpre. Do you get the idea?” “Yessur. They ain’t nobody gwine!” He: I want to marry your daughter. Father: Have you seen my wife? He: Yes—but nevertheless I prefer your daughter. Country visitor: Tell me, have any big men been born in this village? Village half-wit: Nope, only babies. Stern Parent: What are you doing. Junior? Junior: Playing marbles. Stern Parent: Well: don’t ever let me catch you using father’s glass eye as a shooter again. Young wife: Aren’t you the same man I gave some biscuits to last week? Tramp: No mum, and the doctor says I never will be again. I wonder why they say “Amen” and not “Awomen”? Bobby. Because they sing hymns and not her stupid. “Got anything snappy in rubber bands?” asked the boy from the big town. “No,” said the salesgirl sweetly, “but we’ve got something awfully catchy in flypaper.” BOYS’ GLEE CLUB (Picture top of Page 52) Last Row___left to right: H. Hremner. M. Maney, C. Zumpft, K. Munson, N. Eighmy, G, Nigh. R. Wellman, _ _ _ Fourth Row: E. Tuttle. H. Webb, C. Pauli. F. Ralston. D, MacDowell. L, Samppi, H. Beckwith. H. Fredericks, R. Towne, A. James. Third Row: M. Davison, A. Ivroterfield, D. Wright, H. Jones, C, Lyons, , Smith, E. Maukonen. L, Tusa, E. Ritari, G. Brewster, G. Fortune. Second Row: F. Bisbee, B. Sharp. N. Hogle, M. Jones, R. Borden. Miss Dodd. F. Wheeler, J, Friend. . , „ „ First Row: L. Bartoo. C. Adams, W. Brady, W. Humalainen, M. Beers. W, Kelley, H. Lilly. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB (Picture bottom of Page 52) Back Row—left to right: F. Gardner E. Ogren, A. Verner. H. Bly. M. Friend, M, Wiltsie, M. Hawkins. H, Jones, I’. Shields, B. Bailey, T. Herpi. Fourth Row: G. Dietz. H. Frew, V. Esterhay, L. Partanen, E. Davis. R. Kober- nik, A, Watson. H, Seppi. N. Crosby. B. Goldstein, M. Powell. H. Lanker. Third Row: L. Rich, K. Lower. A. Smith. R. Tobin, J. Ott, M. Carmody. E. Dunn. M. Fenton, I, Sloan, R, Redmond. E. Belnap, T. Weaver. Second Row: A. Huhta. F. Douttiel, L. Blakeslee. C. Blood, M. O’Brien, B, Car- mody. D. Gilliland. M, Cook, F. Miller. First Row: E. Rist. L. Shreve, E. McNutt, D. White, H. Williams, M, Laizure, C, Merrick, H. Landon, E. Lauturi. 82 THE SENIOR TATTLER Compliments of The Whitehouse Inn J. C. PENNEY CO. 255-257 MAIN STREET A Recipe To “Make Whoopee” It is pretty hard to “make whoopee'’all by yourself, but that never worries the girl who buys her Prom Frock at our store. They’re positively wallflower-proof. (Note tn Freshmen■ Ynn rnn rue uc Buy Dependable Groceries ronio The Reliable Grocer CARL R. BLOOD 2 Free Daily Deliveries 2 Phones Compliments of THE J. J. NEWBERRY CO. We know our “Whoopee.”) L. A. Eaton Son FLORISTS Phone 1713 225 Broad St. E B. The Magic Door Broad Street South of Main 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 ¥ J. Ralpli McLaugh.in ‘Dependable Jeweler II 0 MARSHALL’S DRY CLEANING V MAIN STREET THE SENIOR TATTLER 83 CLflRfl BLOOD nUTH KLUHPH Dorothy Ht-t-is ff TTI£LmtKtf Gso tcg Huttoh BtTTy COLDSrc n I THE SENIOR TATTLER OAKLAND AND PONTIAC DOIDNER’S GROCERIES and MEATS 462 Buffalo St. Conneaut, Ohio Sales and Service NEAL SMITH Meat Market Phone Main 1584 512 Harbor St. f Maney’s Grocery Phone Us We Deliver Main 1169 D. M. WEBB MOTOR SALES Corner Main and Harbor Streets Stuckey’s ftandy 'Ey Shop Confectionery 499 HARBOR ST. Tires - batteries Alemite Seruice Gulick’s Super Service Station Corner Broad and State Streets No Less than Your School Books is a Savings Book, a preparation of the Compliments of Neebuhr’s Dining Car days ahead. Wishon’s Restaurant “Qood fyood” w 220 Harbor St. DUNLOP TIRES AUD TUBES You Can Expect More From Dunlops AUTO TIRE REPAIR CO. MAXON WADDLE State at Broad Cfhe Conneaut Mutual Loan Trust Co. General Banking 85 THE SENIOR TATTLER How is it your wife is dressed so well and you so shabby? My wife dresses according to the fashion book and I dress according to the cheque book. Manageress: I’m sorry you don’t like my cakes. This business has been built up almost entirely on my cooking. Traveling Man: I don’t doubt it. With a few more buns like those you could build a hotel. Gink: Your son is pursuing his studies at college, isn’t he? Dink: I guess so, he’s always behind. Teacher: Name a poisonous substance. Freshy: Aviation. Teacher: Explain yourself. Freshy: One drop will kill. Miss Brown: I suppose you were nervous when you first asked your husband for money. Miss Birdey: No, I was calm and collected. First Neighbor: Say, will you lend me your clarinet for a few days? Second Neighbor: Yes, can you play it? First Neighbor: No, and neither can you while I’ve got it. Teacher: What is Boston noted for? Johnny: Boots and shoes. Teacher: Correct, and Chicago? Johnny: Shoots and booze. “I’ve just shot a dog.” “Was he mad?” “Well, he wasn’t very pleased-” CHEVROLETJ fir Economical Transportation Come in and see the U [ew Chevrolet Six G. A. BRISTOL Qeneral c Kardu,are Special The c5American beauty 'Washer YOUR FUTURE Depends upon your ability to apply your education. THINK Emhoff ITlotor Sales The Citizens Banking Sales and Box 318 Conneaut, Ohio L TtUSt Co. THE SENIOR, TATTLER 86 To the Young Men Graduates With apologies to certain well known travel books, “So you’re going to graduate.” Great! It’s one of the big moments in life and none of us ever forget it. Good clothes help to make it a happy memory, too. So what could be better than a Hart Schaffner Marx “prep” suit? You get authentic university style —you pay only $25.00, $30.00, $35.00. It’s a new achievement by the greatest of clothes makers. Let us show you. The G. M. Whitney Co. Gaukel’s Service Station Gas, Groceries Refreshments East Conneaut Clover Farm Store Ice Cream, Candy, Soft Drinks and Groceries B. K. LOWRY Hilltop 1114 East Conneaut CAWDEYQ J BETTER FURNITURE J Funeral Service Hours 8:30 to 6:00 Evenings by Appointmen, Gas Oil Tires SHUMAKE BROS. East Conneaut Distinctive Permanent Waving Artistic Hair Cutting All Branches of Beauty Culture 219 Main Street Bernice Rath’s Beauty Shop Permanents a Specialty Canal 1048 East Conneaut the senior tattler 87 Miss Bright: I use dumb-bells to get color in my cheeks. Her Uncle: “Sensible girl,” that’s a lot better than using color on your face to get dumb-bells. First: When the clock strikes 13 what does it strike next. Second: The jewelry store. In amazement I watched the trained flea do his stunts. Did you educated the flea yourself, I asked the man. “Yes”—he replied proudly, “I raised him from a pup.” Teacher: Charles, tell me what a. conjunction is and give a sentence containing one. Charles: A conjunction is anything that joins two things together. A sentence containing one is, “The horse was tied to a fence with a rope.” Rope is conjunction because it joins the horse and the fence. 88 THE SENIOR TATTLER THE PELTON STORE Just as the June graduate represents the highest ideals of this community and the flower of its human stalk, so does this store represent the highest type of merchandising service. Quality goods at fair prices has been the unvarying principle of this organization for more than a quarter of a century. The A. W. Pelton Company “Elgin Watches Always’’ If you want to see happy faces give Elgin Bracelet or Strap Watches. Appreciation for gifts like these is beyond words. Get your Elgin Watch at the Elgin Store. E. Howard Phillips, Jeweler, 246 Main Street, Conneaut, Ohio The Joslin Studio eMusic and cArt Qifts 207 Main Street Wall Paper BEST LINE H LOWEST PRICES Qreat £krt Wall ‘Taper Qo. 289 Main Street Opposite City Hall HUPMOBILE ROY KIBLER Clrurlctitfr Beauty Mayjie Hotel Cleveland Specializing All kinds of in W Beauty Arthur Natto Proprietor Cleveland Hotel Building Carnahan-Shearer Co. Chain Store Phone Main 2439 eJtten’s and ‘Boys’ furnishings SKigh School and ‘Work Clothing c YCusic (Sredip V 7S HATHAWAY STUDIO 215 Main St. THE SENIOR TATTLER 8!) Hughes Provision Co. One tyriend 'Bells ZAnother A Linoleums, Rugs Carpets, Window Shades Curtains and Curtain Materials Phone Main 1024 Corner Main and Washington Streets Conneaut, Ohio Ford Sl Harvey 264 Main Street DR. LEET Coimeamt Orug Coo DR. R. H. CAMPBELL Optometrist Specialist 102 Whitmore Block Conneaut Sugar Bowl Candies Lunches Try Our ECOMA Ice Cream In Brick or Bulk DR. C. F. ROGERS T)entish Citizens Bank Building | DAVID E. KERR, D. D. S. FAYE I. CARMICHAEL, D. H. SOFT DRINKS Fargo Mineral Springs BRADY WILLIAMS youreDruggist The Stiles Printing Co. 218 20 Washington St. SCHOOL SUPPLIES j TYPEWRITERS HEWITT’S BEAUTY SHOP HATTIE M. HEWITT State Theatre Bldg. Eddy 1371 Conneaut, Ohio Plumbing, Electric Radios Paints, Heating, Sheet Metal Electric Refrigerators Victrolas tLs Mitchell Hardware Co. Phone Main 1125 Our aPTCerchandise Is Our Star Salesman 90 THE SENIOR TATTLER NEW FROCKS AND ENSEMBLES Such sprightly, charming beauties—frocks J and ensembles that embody every one of the smartest details of Parisian modes for spring THE SYNDICATE, The Store with the Service Main and Mill Streets Hutton’s Millinery Shop Jfats, 'Dresses and CiHosiery Canal 1512 187 Broad Street Compliments of £ he State theatre HEASMAN’S tables Supplies Red and White Store G. A. Anderson Qoods of Sfuality Eddy 1519 East Conneaut MILTNER’S WEST END BAKERY Main 2279 446 State Street W. A. KIMBALL CO. Congratulations Seniors KEHOE JUSTICE 353 State Street Main 1174 Lincoln tyord Adkin’s Bakery East Conneaut Main 2486 tyordsoru Ford Dealers for Ford Service 318-20 State Street Main 1944 Conneaut, Ohio RODGERS PAULL Staple and tyancy Qroceries General Merchandise 400 Main Road Main 1629 SENIOR TATTLER DIPLOMAS Commencement Invitations School Supplies and Equipment The Educational Supply Company 22-28 South State Street Painesville, Ohio 92 THE SENIOR TATTLER •V, C A % $ (0) £ Jr For Over Fifty Years Auld Class Rings and Pins Have Led the Field They Have to Be Good to Stay in Front That Long sue 5 AULD’S INC. Class Rings and Pins Commencement Invitations and Cards COLUMBUS, OHIO In building Life’s Program it is well to protect your property and life with Insurance. C. VERN CARR JOHN DECK CO. ‘Wholesale Qandy Smith’s Cash Grocery 223 Broad Street 376 Harbor Street 666 Main Street The Para Belle Rubber Co. Jobbers and Retailers in Auto Supplies and Radios Para Belle Building, Broad Street Electric Maid Bake Shop We Deliver 215 Broad Street Eddy 1845 Conneaut Grain Feed Co. COAL Main 1785 Drugs Toilet Articles Stationery Kodaks and Sundries v CROMBIE’S PHARMACY THE SENIOR TATTLER 93 The K. E. Gibbs Co. Always the Best in Style and Quality Dresses Young Men Correctly MACK’S « 209 Main Street Conneaut, Ohio Ford Rochester Styling Clothes Florsheim Shoes City TTlarket Rouse fS Joe Calderone 222 Main Street, Conneaut, Ohio Thomas Black M. K. Shoe Co. Dry Goods and Popular Priced Notions— Shoes East Conneaut for the Jewelry is Always an Acceptable Gift Entire Family T. C. CDatson Our Footwear is Dependable Jeweler 237 Main Street Next Door to Conneaut Mutual Loan Bank Fine Millinery for All Occasions Kearney's Haugh (Dillinery SHOFS HOSIEUY: Over Matson's Snappy Footwear For Young Folks who want to Dress DR. D. C. DAVENNY and do dress Brntist New Miller Block Corner Main and Buffalo Streets Jrrrman’s §uiert Mujiiif i Creamerie Dairy Products: The Place of Qood Eats Milk, Butter, Ice Cream, Cottage Cheese, Piggly Wiggly Buttermilk All Over the Good Foods for Every Meal World 265 Main Street Conneaut Creamery Co. 94 THE SENIOR TATTLER THE W. J. STANIER COMPANY BUICK SALES and SERVICE 281 MAIN STREET Thayer l Hayward WALK-OVER SHOES w 216 MAIN STREET MEAT Is Our Speciality Conneaut Meat Co. 217 Broad St. Phone 5121 C. A.WALRATH Fresh and Cured Meats Main 1622 223 Broad St. Compliments of Broad Street Drug Store HORTON STEVENS Wallpaper, Paint, Rugs, Builders’ Hardware and Window Shades 233 BROAD STREET LUMBER For Every Requirement We specialize in Window Screen Material, Copper and Galvanized Wire, Material for Trellis Work, Builders’ Hardware, and Auto Plate Glass. The Pond Lumber Co. PHONE MAIN 1865 BROAD ST. THE SENIOR TATTLER 95 The Cummings Canning Company Conneaut, Ohio Quality Canned Goods Lake Shore Brand Tomato and Pumpkin C. Webb Campbell, President and Manager Established 1863 Tyler Gas FREW JACKSON Puttcb plants anfr Cut Jfliuurrs Phone Main 1629 East Conneaut When in need of anything in the Paint and Varnish Line Just Phone Main 1855 and we will get it for you ARTHUR HARDWARE COMPANY . ■ -■ tt --5 -- - t . _■ - py m - • - • -a . ;• if -V X4.S - . V