Conneaut High School - Tattler Yearbook (Conneaut, OH)

Text from Pages 1 - 102 of the 1930 volume:

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PAYN, Conncaut, Ohio Engravings by THE ERIE ENGRAVING COMPANY Printed by THE CONNEAUT PRINTING COMPANY f THE TATTLER Nineteen TKundred and Thirty Graduation Number rPublished by THE TATTLER BOARD CONNEAUT HIGH SCHOOL CONNEAUT, OHIO 4 THE TATTLER The 1929-1930 battler THE STAFF Editor-in- chief—-Evelyn McNutt Associate Editors Lenore Herrick Maxine Gibson Literary Editors George Jacobs Anna Rose Activities—Lucille Klumpli Society—Anita Verner Athletics Max Boehm Dora Olds Art John Kehoe Marjorie Powell BUSINESS DEPARTMENT Business Manager—Richard Wellman Circulation Manager—Carrol Merrick ADVERTISING Howard Kingdom Flora Pananen Naomi Crosby Elizabeth Dunn Helen Myers Henrietta Truelson Kenneth Miller Howard Jones CIRCULATION Isla Sloan (15 Jane Huber (9) Frank Bean Marian Lille (8) Arthur James (14) Frances Wylie (3, 4) Traver Watson (11) James Weaver (5) Peggy Hyland (10) Romeo De Marco (24) June Leach (16) REPORTERS Ruby Hall Hugo Sunstrom Tiami Kosola Madelyn MacFarland Robert Dickey Typist—Evelyn Thayer Advisor—Paul F. Sheehan THE TATTLER c able of (Contents eDedication cAdminislration (glasses c$Activities £Athletics Literary Jokes cAdvertising The (?lass of Mineteen Thirty respectfully dedicates this volume of c he c attler to Jttiss tliaabctb £ossitt in appreciation of her untiring efforts as friend and advisor. MISS ELIZABETH COSSITT 8 THE TATTLER foreword The chronicle of a school year is at best a poor effort at portraying the real school spirit of any educational institution, but we have attempted to throw some light on every phase of our school life. We have endeavored to catch the C. H. S. spirit of 1929-30 and pass it on to you. We have tried to preserve in this book memories of a few events, a few victories, a few defeats, and a few joys. It can be only a dash of passing pageantry. If the contents of this book bring back to those who have been Conneaut Senior High School students fond memories of the past and afford them many an hour of entertainment, and give to those who have not been C. H. S. students some idea of our school life, we feel that we have accomplished our purpose. u NOIXVHXSINIHdV 10 THE TATTLER MR. C. M. DICKEY Young people, you hope to become leaders in whatever calling in life that you ma choose. In order to be a leader you must first learn to be a follower. In order to direct others or to manage affairs you must first learn obedience. To be successful in life you must respect authority. Your civic duty, your moral duty, and your religious duty demand that you fulfill your obligations to parents and to teachers. The world today teems with failures to whom the counsel of parents and of teacher came in vain. The successful, the happy, the useful, the brave men and women have learned to obey. Young people, do you prefer success or will you be content with failure? C. M. D. embers of School Board MISS LOUISE KAHLER, President MR. CLYDE RISLEY, Vice President MR. CARL B. MILLARD, Secretary MR. CHARLES A. OTT MR. EDWARD WELLMAN Superintendent of City Schools MR. C. M. DICKEY Principal of High School MR. V. R. HENRY THE TATTLER 11 MR. V. R. HENRY, B. S., Principal Grove City College, Thiel College, Wooster College, Penn State, University Pittsburgh. MAURICE D. ADAMS, B. S. Indiana State Teachers College. Algebra, Physics. EDNAH JOHNSON, A. B Lake Erie College. Biology. PAUL F. SHEEHAN, A. B. Defiance College. History, Civics. RUTH R. ROSSITER, A. B. College For Women, Western Reserve University. English, History. ELIZABETH J. COSSITT, A. B. University of Michigan. English, Latin. KLINE C. LOOMIS, A. B. Ohio Wesleyan University. Bookkeeping. Filing, Salesmanship. 12 THE TATTLER WILLIAM C. SIMPSON, B. S. University of Akron. Spencerian School. Stenography. Economics, Commercial Law. COURTNEY JACKSON. Ph. B. Denison College Spanish, English. CHARLES E. DURKEE, A. B. Defiance College. Chemistry, Algebra. FRANCES APPLEBY. Ohio State University. Ohio Wesleyan University. North Business College. Bliss Business College. Typing, Stenography. INEZ HOWARD, A. B. Kansas State College. Northwestern University. George Washington University. English. History. LEONARD J. HOPPES, B. S. Mount Union College. Wittenberg College. University of Wisconsin. History, Commercial Law. Coach of Athletics. IN A M. DEBORD, A. B. Illinois Women’s College. History, Biology. FREDRICK J.TORRANCE, A. B. Ohio Wesleyan University. English, Biology, Filing, Commercial Geography. GLADYS J. BIGLER, A. B. College of Wooster. University of Chicago. Latin, English. THE TATTLER 13 CARROLL L. SAILOR, A. B. Cornell College. Geometry. J. WILBERT SHARP College of Music, Cincinnati, Ohio. Music. C. R. ECKERMAN, B. S. Parsons College. Biology. Ind. History.Commercial Geography. MISS MARIE BROWN Hillsdale College. Librarian. MRS. EDITH F. STANLEY Office Secretary to Supt. MARC A,BET M. REISEL Columbia University. University of Buffalo. Western Reserve and Cleveland Schools of Art. Art. ROBERT B. AULD, A. B. Oberlin College. French, Director of Band. VERA BIRD. B. S. Iowa Wesleyan University. Domestic Science and Home Economics. W. R. DONOVAN, A. B. Beloit College. Bradley Institute. Chicago University. Manual Training. 14 THE TATTLER ’30 As we leave this high school doorway, As we hurry on life’s highway All our high school memories dear Grow dimmer with each passing year. We feel sad to know we’re parting, That our life work is just starting. Our ’3-0 class of course is best. There’s no need comparing with the rest Of Sophomores, Juniors following after Full of mirth and joyous laughter, All of them ana strving upward For the goal we strove toward With ambition high and glowing, Seeds of knowledge ever sowing. We all love our high school dear. How we raise a rousing cheer When her name is brought before us And we know her feelings for us Makes us all the harder try o hide tire teardrops in our eye. But each day brings parting nearer, Each day makes our high school dearer. We cannot express our feeling All our love in radiance gleaming While our eyes upon you beaming The graduating bell is peeling. Evelyn J. McNutt. AT Class (Colors Red and Gray Class oWlotto Knowledge is Power; Power is Success Class Flowers Red Rose and Sweet Peas 16 THE TATTLER Class Officers SENIORS President--------------------------------Warren Cheney Vice President-------------------------------------Mara Taylor Secretary--------------------------------Maxine Gibson Treasurer-------------------------------Homer Whitworth Advisors --------------------- Mr. Loomis, Miss Cossitt JUNIORS President ------------------------------ Traver Watson Vice President------------------------------- Dora Olds Secretary-------------------------------- Marjory Neal Treasurer ------------------------------- Jerry Mosher Advisors---------------------- Mr. Adams, Miss Appleby SOPHOMORES President ---------------------------------------- John Hamilton Vice President------------------------Charles Hirsimaki Secretary--------------------------------Gordon Brace Treasurer--------------------------------John Szmutko Advisors --------------------- Mr. Loomis, Miss Cossitt Commencement- Trograrru Junior-Senior Party____________________________May 23 Class Day______________________________________May 29 Baccalaureate Sermon___________________________June 1 Washington Trip________________________________June 7 Commencement___________________________________June 5 Senior Play-----------------------------------June 2, 3 n-? wcu 18 THE TATTLER WARREN CHERRY “Jiggs”—Listen ... I hear something . . Oh! It’s only Jiggs in his flivver—Our dignified Senior president. Literary, 1-2. Dramatic Club, 3. Stage Manager, 3. Stage Electrician, 3. Class President, 3. MARGARET CARMODY “Peg”—Drives her own car, she’s never been “pinched,” ’cause when she rolls those eyes the cops know there’s no use talking —a true friend. Chorus, 1. Operetta, 1-2. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Glee Club, 2. Jr.-Sr. Party Com., 2. Sr.-Jr. Party Com., 3. NAOMI CROSBY “No-me” — Gentlemen prefer blondes, but “No-me” is an exception—where there is anything doing, you’ll find her. Crafton High, Pittsburgh, 1. Literary, 2. Operetta, 2. Glee Club, 2-3. Tattler Staff, 3. Jr.-Sr. Party, 2. Sr. Party, 3. Dramatic Club, 3. Jr. Party Com., 2. MARIAN LAIZURE On with the dance, let Joy be unconfined. No sleep ’till morn—when Youth and Pleasure meet. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2-3. Library Staff, 3. Dramatic Club, 3. Operetta, 1-2-3. Jr.-Sr. Party, 2. Sr. Party, 3. Sophomore Party Com., 1. CORDELIA CRUMB “Cordy”—Good in Latin. Has small feet, in fact, the smallest in the senior class. Literary, 1-2. Chorus, 1. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Chestnut Hunt Com., 3. Operetta, 3. IVAN GILLESPIE Interested in the Sophomore class—a good advertisement for Hart Schaffner Marx. Senior Boys’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. THE TATTLER 19 FRANCES WOOD HJilda’s teammate—Enjoys French and dramatics. Literary, 2. Chorus, 1. Dramatic Club, 3. French Club, 3. Sr. Party Com., 3. ARVO KOLEHMAINEN The business student with a brother’s and sister's record to uphold—and he does it too. Tattler Staff, 2. Literary, 2. Senior Boys’ Club, 3. Typing; Awards, 3. Basketball, 3. Track, 2-3. GEORGE TOMPKINS Track team manager—Quiet, but he’s awake to whatever’s going on. Track Manager, 3. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. HOMER WHITWORTH Filled the heavy role of “Chief Money Taker’’ of the Senior Class. Happy, carefree and gay. Basketball manager, 2. Treas. Senior Class, 3. Jr.-Sr. Party Com., 2. Sr.-Jr. Party Com., 3. Dramatic Club, 1-3. Literary, 2. Senior Play. GORDON MILLER A rather shrewd individual, finds his pleasure in going places on his motorcycle. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Literary, l- 2. ETHEL WEBSTER Industrious, quiet and unassuming. Senior Girls’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. 20 THE TATTLER BEVERLY TUTTLE ‘‘Bev”—Specialty dancer unequalled. Chorus, 1. Literary, 1-2. Glee Club, 3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Vice Pres., 3. Operetta, 1-2-3. HUGO SUNSTROM Quiet, studious, another philsopher from the Harbor. Likes Physics and agrees with Einstein and Adams. Literary, 1-2. Senior Boys’ Club, 3. Tattler Staff, 3. Track, 3. Member Kent Scholarship Team. KEITH TOWER Richard Barthelmess plays basketball— He s so fast he catches the ball he throws. Basketball, 2-3. Football, 3. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Literary, 2. Track, 3. WILLIAM RANKINEN Just a tall, blonde, likeable, Viking from the Harbor. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. JAMES WEAVER “Jimmie”—Little Jimmie full of glee, Has a laugh, “Tee hee-ho-hee” and what a laugh! Chorus, 1. Operetta, 1. Tattler Staff, 2-3. Football Manager, 3. Dramatic Club, 3. Invitation Com., 3. ISLA SLOAF! “Sloany”—Isla threatens never to have a party where invitations are required, after being on the Senior invitation committee. Operetta, 1-2-3. Glee Club, 2-3. Chorus, 1. Tattler Staff, 3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. French Club, 3. Library Staff, 3. Jr.-Sr. Party Com., 2. Sr.-Jr., Party Com., 3. Senior Play. THE TATTLER n GORDON BAIRD Three stories high. Another philosopher —Helps to make music in the band. Band, 1-2-3. Orchestra, 2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. V. Pres., 3. Literary, 1-2. PEARL COM POLY One of those little girls that does much and says little. But then, still water runs deep. Literary, 1-2. Chorus, 1. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Typing Awards, 2-3. Glee Club, 3. Sr. Jr.-Party Com., 3. TWILA BLAKE If silence were golden—she would be z millionaire. Chorus, 1. Literary, 1-2. Jr.-Sr. Party, 2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Glee Club, 2-3. Operetta, 3. Art Club, 3. DORIS DEAN She is gentle and retiring, modest and good. She always acts as a lady should. A Colleen Moore bob and brown eyes. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Sr. Party Com., 3. ELIZABETH DUNN “Betty”—Here’s a queen with voice divine. O, fair Elizabeth, to have a voice like thine. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, . Library Staff, 3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Tattler Staff, 1-2-3. Vice Pres, of Soph. Class, 1. Operetta, 1-2-3. Sr. Party Com., 3. Sr. Girls’ Banquet Com., 3. FRANK BEAN The real answer to a “maiden’s prayer.” The only reason he isn’t in the talkies is that he is too modest. Tattler, 2-3. Orchestra, 2-3. Literary, 2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Jr.-Sr. Party Com., 2. Sr.-Jr. Party Com., 3. Volleyball Team, 3. Senior Play. 22 THE TATTLER ALFRED BARNES Silence is as deep as Eternity, Speech is as shallow as time. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. RUTH JUSTICE Swears she won’t change her name on any man’s account unless the account is large enough. Literary, 1-2. Glee Club, 2. Sr.-Jr. Party, 3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Chorus, 1. Typing Awards, 3. Shorthand Awards, 3. THORA CLARK Jolly, good natured, and full of fun, If you want a real friend, here is one. Literary, 1-2. Basketball, 3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Sr. Party Com., 3. TIAMI KOSOLA The “girl-friend with the “boy-bob” and peaches and cream complexion. Literary, 1-2. Public Speaking, 3. Sr. Invitation Com., 3. Sec’t. Junior Class, 2. Jr.-Sr. Party Com., 2. French Club, 3. V. Pres., 3. Tattler Staff, 3. MARION COOK “Cookie” — Willys-Knight, that’s her weakness now. A partyls never dead when Cookie's there. Literary, 1-2. Glee Club, 2. Jr.-Sr. Party Com., 2. Chorus, 1. Sec’t. Senior Girls’ Club, 3. Operetta, 2. DONALD CHILDS “Don”—Modern idea of a “Woman's Home Companion.’ Literary, 1. Band, 2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. THE TATTLER ROBERT SPRAGUE “Brick”—a good “brick” in the Senior hall of fame—A Physicist, too. Pres., Senior Boys’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. Jr.-Sr. Party Com., 2. Senior Play. MADELINE SLOCUM Wedding- Bells and Orange Blossoms. “Maddy” was always a good scout. Senior Girls’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. DAVID RICHCREEK while we all held our “Dave”—Saved the night at the Geneva Basketball, 3. Senior Boys’ Club, 3. ANITA VERNER “NSta”—Clever, likes French, poetry, writing and intelligence tests. Lives near the lake and is “nautically” inclined. Tattler Staff, 3. Debate Club, 1. French Club,3. Pres., 3. Public Speaking, 3. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2. Operetta, 1-2. Art Club, 1. Sr. Girls’ Banquet Com., 3. Sr.-Jr. Party Com., 3. Sophomore Party Com., 1. WILLIAM SAARI Knows his text books by heart, h ailed to recite once in his Soph. Year and could not sleep for a week.. Literary, 2. Senior Boys-’ Club, 3. Inter-class Volleyball, 2-3. EMILY TOWNSEND Just a buxom English lassie who doesn't drop her h’s. Chorus, 1. Literary, 2. Senior Girls’ Club, 3. Library Staff, 2. Sr. Party Com., 3. Shorthand Award. 24 THE TATTLER TONY BARTONE Like an Eskimo Pie, uncertain. His good humor is enviable. Senior Boys’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. LOIS ALLEN A demure little miss whom everyone likes—a young lady whom fellows can find time to write home about. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. ELSIE ARMSTRONG Her friends?—many. Her enemies—are there any ? Chorus, 1. Literary, 1-2. Glee Club, 3. Operetta, 1-3. Invitation Com., 3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Jr.-Sr. Party Com., 2. Sr.-Jr. Party Com., 3. RUTH ALLISON It broke me up when he threw me down —I want my “Hennery.” An auburn haired debater of renown. Glee Club, 3. Chorus, 1. Operetta, 1-3. Debate Club, 1-2-3. Team, 2-3. Triangular Debate, 1. Sweater Com., 3. Jr.-Sr. Party Com., 2. French Club, 3. Sec’t., 3. MARIANf CHENEY Always good, natural, and agreeable—If you want things done and done right, take them to Marian. Literary, 1-2. Chorus, 1. Jr.-Sr. Party Com., 2. Sr. Party Com., 3. Dramatic Club, 3. Basketball, 3. Senior Play. ROBERT GRANT “Skinny”—Hollywood diet doesn't bother him. ’Cause he’d rather eat than try to keep slim. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys Club, 3. Jr.-Sr. Party Com., 2. THE TATTLER 25 JOHN CAiNTLIN “Jawn”—A great athlete, but he seems to have a preference for “tailoring.” Chorus, 1. Basketball, 1-2-3. Capt. 3. Football, 1-2-3. Tcack. 1-2. Dramatic Club, 3. Pres. 3. Glee Club, 2. Ring and Pin Com., 1. MARA TAYLOR “Tomboy”—Quick in replies and extremely entertaining.—Now, John! Basketball, 1. Chorus, 1. Ring and Pin Com., 1. Sr. Party Com., 3. French Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. Dramatic Club, 3. Senior Vice President, 3. LUCLARE GRAHAM “Luke”—Types to the tune of “Kitten on the Keys.” Everybody’s friend. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Typing Awards. ELINORE PAGE I’m arguing still, she owned her skill, For e’en though vanquished, she could argue still. Debate, 1-2-3. Triangular Debate, 1. Team, 2-3. Library Staff, 3. French Club, 3. LUCILLE KLUMPH “Lu”—Let the dance be where it may, Lu will get there in spite of exams next day. Debate Club, 1-2-3. Team, 1-2. Tattler Staff, 2-3. Glee Club, 3. Chorus, 1. Operetta, 3. Sr. Girls’ Banquet Speaker, 3. Sophomore Party Cpm., 1. Jr. Party Com., 2. Sr. Party Com., 3. Shorthand Certificate. Typing Certificate. DONALD HAMILTON “Ham”—Life’s a game of basketball with “time out” for dating. Clarinet solos— “Mat” plays the harmonica. Track. Basketball. Football. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. 26 THE TATTLER WILLIAM CROSBY “Bill”—He’s no baseball fan, nor does he care for candy, but he sure likes' his “Babe Ruth.” Crafton Hi, Pittsburgh, 1. Track Team, 2-3. Dramatic Club, 3. Operetta, 3. Jr.-Sr. Party Com. 2. Sr. Party Com., 3. Glee Club, 2-3. Literary Club, 2. FRANCES GARDNER “Franny”—The orchestra depends upon “Franny” and you can bet that she’s dependable. A jolly friend—No better musician can be found. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2. Orchestra, 2-3. Operetta, 2-3. Boys’ Glee Club Acc., 2-3. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Assembly Acc., 2-3. RUTH KERNER She reminds us of a combination of all our favorite movie stars. St. Mary’s, 1. Literary, 2. Glee Club, 3. Dramatic, 3. Operetta, 3. MARCELLE HERSHEY “Missie”—Tho’ not of the chocolate family, she’s just as sweet to us as tho’ she were really candy. Sr. Girls Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. Chorus, 1. Sr. Party Com., 3. Shorthand Award. MAXINE GIBSON “Ping”—She’s pretty to walk with, Witty to talk with, and pleasant to think about. Senior Play. Chorus, 1. Soph. Class Treas., 11. Speaker Sr. Girls’ Banquet, 2. Tattler Staff, 2-3. Literary, 1-2. Library Staff, 3. Sec’t. Senior Class, 3. Debate Club, 3. Team, 3. Jr.-Sr. Party Com., 2. ROBERT HINES “Bob”—Albert Payson Terhune’s rival in short story writing—an indispensable member of the band. Literary Club, 1. Pres., 1. Debate Club, 2. Team, 3. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Band, 1-2-3. Class Prophet, 3. THE TATTLER MAX GULICK “Max”—Takes pleasure sadly. Has a permanent wave—Spring: fever, let’s go fishing. The ten o’clock scholar. Literary, 1-2. Dramatic, 3. Operetta, 2. Glee Club, 2. Track, 3. CAROL MERRICK A quaint little maiden with a quiet little way. Collects her Tattler money “tout de suite.” Tattler Staff, 1-2-3. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2-3. Literary, 1-2. Sec’t., 2. Art, 1. Sophomore Party Com., 1. Jr. Party, 2. Operetta, 1-2-3. MARJORIE FENTON “Marge”—In the spring time we pack a picnic lunch and spend a pleasant day with “Marge” at Chautauqua Lake. Marge plans to break Gertrude Ederle’s record someday. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2-3. Operetta, 1-2-3. Library Staff, 3. Typing Award. Shorthand Awards. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. MAMIE GUASTAFERRO Every loyal, ever true—to the task she has to do. Literary, 1-2. Dramatic Club, 3. Glee Club, 3. Chorus, 1. Typing Award. Shorthand Award. Sr. Party Com., 3. JOSEPHINE HARRIS “Jo.”—She’s small of stature, fair of face, And to this is added grace. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Treas., 3. Literary, 1-2. Pres., 1. Typing Award. Shorthand Award. Jr.-Sr. Party Com., 3. WILLIAM HINES “Bill”—Produces keen harmony from his sax a la Rudy Vallee. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Band, 1-2-3. Orchestra, 1-2-3. Sr. Party Com., 3. 28 THE TATTLER EDGAR HALL “Eggie”—Steps on the gas and takes the girl friend for a ride—Phrase that describes him best is, “Beau Brummel.” Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Jr. Party Com., 2. Soph. Party Com., 1. EVELYN McNUTT “Mickey”—The editor sat in her sanctum, Her brow was furrowed with care, Her mind at the bottom of business, Her hands madly clutching her hair. —Your aren’t to infer that “our editor” wouldn’t make a pleasing picture thus. Typical all-round girl. Operetta, 1-2-3. Literary, 1. Glee Club, 2-3. Chorus, 1. Jr.-sr. Party Com., 1. Debate Club, 2. Erie Debate, 2. Sr. Girls' Club, 3. Pres., 3. Sr. Girls’ Banquet Com., 3. Tattler Staff, 2-3. Editor, 3. Basketball, 1-2-3. Capt., 3. Class Poet. Senior Poet, 2. Art, 1-2-3. French Club, 3. Senior Play. ELMA HAUTA With modest way and active mind, Elma is as sweet a girl as you’ll find Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls, Club, 3. Shorthand Award. TOINIE MANNIKO Five feet two, eyes of blue—Says little but thinks much. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Shorthand Certificate. HELEN LANDON Whose little body lodged a mighty mind. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2-3. Operetta, 2-3. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Royal Award. Senior Play. ROBERT HOGLE “Dub”—G.ive me a merry, dancing, laugh, ing and unthinking time. Literary, 1-2. Pres., 2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Glee Club, 2. Chorus, 1. Operetta, 2. THE TATTLER JOHN ISOMA Rosy cheeks—Helps to keep the scholastic record of the school on a high standard. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Member of Kent Scholarship Team, 3. IDA LASHER The girl with the sense of humor for Nome’s jokes. Literary, 1-2. Dramatic Club, 3. Chorus, 1. Sr.-Jr. Party Com., 3. HELEN MYERS “Squeak”—The mildest of manners and the pleasantest of smiles. Literary, 1-2. Pres., 1. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Tattler Staff, 3. Vice Pres., Junior Class. Royal Awards. Shorthand Awards. Party Com., 1-2-3. HILDA MACE “Peggy”—Kind, full of fun, and witty— Never lets the side show interfere with the main circus. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Glee Club, 2. Chorus, 1. Literary, 1-2. Sophomore Party Com., 11. TYNE NISSI “Tyne”—An agreeable personality combined with the rare ability to always keep smiling. Literary, 1-2. Public Speaking Club, 3. French Club, 3. Shorthand Certificates. ARVI KANANEN “R-V”—’Tis better to have bluffed and pass than never to have passed at all. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. 30 THE TATTLER GEORGE JACOBS “Georgie”—Happy am I—from care I’m free, Why can’t they all be happy like me ? Yes, Wild Cat Gulch must be a great place. Tattler Staff, 2-3. Dramatic Club, 3. Operetta, 3. Cheer Leader, 2-3. Glee Club, 2-3. HELGA PELTONEN Greta Garbo Style. A Gregg specialist. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. Typing Award. Shorthand Award. SYLVIA PETERSON “Syl”—Pep, pleasure and action. Literary, 1-2. Sec’t., 2 . Dramatic Club, 3. Basketball, 2-3. Chorus, 1. MARGARET REEVES Curls—It is rumored that she burns the midnight electricity—and her excellent grades prove it. Chorus, 1. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Glee Club, 2. Sr. Party Com., 3. MARJORIE POWELL “Marj”—Modesty is a candle to thy merit. An easel, a brush, a few dabbles of paint and the artist produces' another masterpiece. Tattler Staff, 1-2-3. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2-3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Library Staff, 3. Chairman. Operetta, 2-3. Sr. Girls’ Banquet Com., 3. EINAR KANGAS The teachers say he is an excellent student, what more can one say. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. THE TATTLER 31 ELI HIRSIMAKI “Eli”—He’ll break two or three records and some women’s hearts. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Track, 1-2-3. Football, 1-2-3. ARDIS PRATT “Ardie”—Altho, a red-head, she has never shown the famous red-head temper. Chorus, 1. Royal Award. Sr. Girls’ Banquet Com., 3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. KATHRYN RANDALL “Kat’’—Slender but Oh, My—pleasing personality. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. French Club, 3. Chorus, 1. Sr. Party Com., 3. ALICE ROSSITER Quiet and unassuming — doesn’t rush headlong into things—takes it easy. Chorus, 1. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Library Staff, 3. Sr.-Jr. Party Com., 3. EVELYN RIST “Rist”—I could be better if I would, But it’s awifully tiresome being good. This1 is “Rist’s” creed, always sees the funny side of things. Art, 1. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2-3. Operetta, 1-2-3. Literary, 1-2. Dramatic, 3. Sr. Party Com., 3. Tattler Staff, 1. Class Historian. French Club, 3. george McIntosh “Clown”—Knickers and snappy suspenders—likes his beauty sleep, prefers blondes. Junior Class Treasurer, 2. Leader’s Club, 2. Dramatic Club, 1-3. Sec’t. and Treas. Class Lawyer. Literary, 2. Jr.-Sr. Party Com., 2. Chorus, 1. 32 THE TATTLER MAURICE JONES “Jonesy”—Handy man around schooW-One of the “couple of aviators”—He knows his volts! Band, 1-2-3. Orchestra, 1-2. Electrician, 2-3. Stage Manager, 2-3. Decoration Committee, Sr.-Jr. Party, 3. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Operetta, 2-3. Glee Club, 2-3. MARTHA SAMPPI Dimples and sparkling eyes—Likes to whisper in the Study Hall. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. RHEA ROCKWELL “She’s quiet—but we all like her.” Tunes strummed on the guitar. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Sr. Girls’ Banquet Com., 3. Remington Award. Art, 2. LAURA SCOTT “As shy as the proverbial violet”—Laura has been with us but a year and we wish that she had come sooner. French Club, 3. Operetta, 3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Girard High, 1-2. ANNA ROSE “Anna”—If everyone studied as much as Anna there would be no worry about grades. Tattler Staff, 2-3. Fublic Speaking Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. Glee Club, 3. Sr. Party Com., 3. Chorus, 1. Operetta, 3. Library Staff, 3. Art, 1. RUSSELL PEES “Rusty”—Physics shark and all 'round good fellow. Literary 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. THE TATTLER 3:i JACK KING “Jack’’—Let the world slide, I won’t budge an inch. Basket Ball, 3. Senior Boys’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. HILDA SEPPI “When she plays the accordion we all feel like dancing.” Glee Club, 2-3. Chorus, 1. Operetta, 2-3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Sr. Party Com., 3. Jr. Party Com., 2. Scphomore Party Com., 1. Literary Club, 1-2. JEANETTE SPICER “Another quiet member—studious and well liked.” Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. French Club, 3. GERTRUDE SMITH “Gert”—An industrious little lass always busy typing. Chorus, 1. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Sr. Party Com., 3. EVALYN THAYER “Why the Tattler is always ready.” Ou typist. Salutatorian, 3. Tattler and Office Typist, 3. Sr. Ring and Pin Com., 3. Sr. Girls’ Com., 3. Sr. Gii'ls’ Club, 3. Royal Awards, 2. Remington Pin and Typing Certificate, 3. Gregg Shorthand Certificate, 3. Chorus, 1. Literary, 1-2. MIKLOS KOVACK “Miky”—A long drink of water from the Harbor. Quite a likeable chap. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Shorthand Award. 34 THE TATTLER CLEO LYONS “Fat”—The man who put the twinkle in the stars, brushed the cobwebs from the sky, discovered the laws of gravitation, and enunciated the molecular theory of concomitant imcompatibility. Basket Ball, 1-2-3. Football, 1-2-3. Track, 1-2. Inter Class Track, 1-2-3. Glee Club, 1-2-3. Operetta, -2-3. Pres. Soph. Lit., 1. Treas. Lit., 2. V. Pres., Senior Boys’ Club, 1929. MADELINE SLEET1I “Madge”—Sweet little girl with golden curls—always ready for a good time. French Club, 3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 3. Operetta, 3. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Banquet Com., 3. Jr.-Sr., Party Com., 2. RETA WHEELER “Reta”—Although bashful she will succeed for she is determined. Chorus, 1. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Party Com., 3. Glee Club, 3. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Operetta, 3. DORIS WHITE “Do-do’’—One of our smallest girls—always happy and ready for fun. Burns up the piano, prefers “well, men.” Chorus, L Glee Clul; 2-3. Operetta, 1-2-3. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. FLORENCE TOOMEY A good conversationalist and a vocalist of merit. Debate Club, 2. St. Mary’s, 1. Dramatic Club, 3. Glee Club, 3. Libraary Staff, 3. Operetta, 3. RICHARD WELLMAN “Dick”—Is responsible for the money to pay for this publication. “Gotta Great Rig Date With ----------.’’ Plays the “Fit die.” Orchestra, 1-2-3. Glee Club, 1-2. Tattler Staff, 1-2-3. Business Mgr., 3. Football Mgr., 2. Operetta, 2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Pres. Soph. Class, 1. Literary, 1-2. Leaders’ Club, 2. Commencement Speaker. THE TATTLER 3.i CHARLES ZUMPFT “Chuck”—Our trumpeter. Takes lively interest in football. And, bah. jove, he made a jolly good Englishman. Football, 1-2-3. Basketball, 3. Band, 1-2-3. Orchestra, 1-2-3. Debate Club, 2-3. V. Pres., 3. Treas., 2. Track, 3. Operetta, 3. Glee Club, 1-3. Literary, 1. BERNARD MILLER “Berny”—There is no wisdom like science—not too serious, not too gay, just a good fellow, in his quiet way. Glee Club, 3. Operetta, 3. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys' Club, 3. Track, 2-3. Football, 1-2-3. WILLIAM MEINKE “Billy”—Is thinking seriously of buying an airplane so that he can pursue his studies faster—quite a serious minded student. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. FRANK WALFORD In the spring a young man’s fancy— The brave man mav yield but never fall. Band, 2-3. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. ELIZABETH TITUS Mind of her own but not of her heart — someone stole that. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Soph. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2-3. Operetta, 2. EDITH LAWRENCE A hearty friend and comrade true, If she has faults they’re very few. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. 36 THE TATTLER JAMES PADAGYI “Jim”—A future Luther Burbank. He has a wicked eye for the basket when he shoots. Football, 2. Basketball, 3. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. UURWARD WHITNEY “Dude”—Not a real “Dude” but full of fun. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Sr. Party Com., 3. JOE LITERATI “Joe”—Haste makes waste. Rather a lackadaisical sort of fellow. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Glee Club, 3. Track, 3. JOHN INGRAM “Johnny”—Another tooter of funny shaped horr.s.—Knows his gas meters. Orchestra, 1-2-3. Band, 2-3. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. THOMAS SCRIBNER “Tom”—One of those big, strong, he man sort of persons—a perfect 36. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. Interclass Volleyball, 3. IRIS HAUTA Flaxen hair—She never says much tut we’ll miss her. Literary, 1-2. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. THE TATTLER 37 GERALD F. HICKS Likes to perform ala Jack Dempsey. A rather quiet fellow. Literary Club, 1-2. Sr. Boys’ Club, 3. OSCEOLA CARR “C'se”—Is acquainted with work but not in favor of it.—Letters from the boy friend. Chorus, 1. Glee Club, 2-9. Literary, 2-3. Literary, 1-2. Dramatic Club, 3. Operetta, 1-2-3. Jr.-Sr. Party Com., 2. Sophomore Party Com., 1. DOROTHY CHAPMAN Chappy certainly can play basketball even though she is small—a boyish bob. Sr. Girls’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. Basketball, 2-3. HERMAN GRAY Has the reputation of reading more wild west stories than any other person in school. Senior Boys’ Club, 3. Literary, 1-2. RAYMOND HALL A slender, modest youth with a musical voice and a cute little blush. Volleyball, 1-2. Literary, 1-2. no •4 M. POWE - - V . CHEWE y M. «fli-ST«V 'Pm ph ffDftMs cheV£v f'i. U M Ptf S. 40 THE TATTLER Top Row: left to right: Howard Webb, Mark Reffner, Robert Burr, Edgar Van Norman, John Kehoe, Donald Mosher, William Kelley, Howard Jones, Joseph Maney, Gordon Wolcott, Max Boehm, William Ferry, Robert Barker. Second Row: David Rubenstein. George Dewey, Carl Li ndgren, Maurice Beers, George Bishop, Gordon Bates, William Grice. Arthur Dudley, Glenn Burlingham, Paul Hopkins, Vincent Hotchkiss, Elman Hoskins, Fred Skinner, John Koye. Bottom Row: Frederick Bisbee, Gerald Mosher Arthur Clough, Arthur James, Paul Sallick, Harold Hayward, Louis Bartoo, Kenneth M laney, Melvin Coon, Douglas Johnstone, Lewher Crews, William Brady, Robert Roach. Top Row—left to right: Bernadette Cowen. Lillian Congos, Helen Dennee, Daw- ley Jane Hayward, Ruth Clark, Erla Gerren, Emily Herrick, Mildred Tusa, Nelly Sand-strom, Lucille Cobuzzi, Mildred Perkins. Alice Hall. Thelma Benson. Second Row: Katherine Davison, Fay Gillespie, Florence Capela, Olga Ahlberg, Margaret Garrity, Pauline Getsey, Marjorie Green. Helen Watters, Lucille Henry. Katherine Smith, Vivian Thayer, Clara Sanford, Lula Oksonen. Bottom Row: Martha Mae Smith, Alice Frew, Dorothy Gibson. Margaret Cline, Lucille Hewitt, Henrietta Truelson, Frances Gordon. Isla Fuller. Mary Zappitello, Edna Mae Newbold, Dora Olds, Helen Saylor, Marguerite Wells. THE TATTLER 41 Top Row: Florence Manley. Dorothy Munson, Tyne Krans, Mary Ruffin. Theola Miller, Elizabeth McNutt, Marjorie Neil, Mary Horvath, Mary Louise Kerner, Ruth Oehlenschlaeger, Eleanor Norberg, Margaret Hyland. Second Row: Toine Salo, Ethel Nissi, Lenora Herrick, Marjorie Randall, Helen Lengyel, Viola Kangas, Sirga Pohto, Julia Peltonen, Signe Maenpaa. Margaret Logue, Elizabeth Janos, Hetty MacFarland. Third Row: Margaret Hilderbrand, Margaret King. Ada Mae Hilderbrand, Mildred Masiek, Ruth Kelley, Elsie Kultti, Jenny Holmes. Hazel Martin. Helen Kuhn, Josephine Ring, Geraldine Ring, Ruth Pease, Florence Meena. Top Row:—left to right: Clarence Smith, William Quinn. Vincent Nelson, Robert Speer, Waino Lampe, Wesley Hahn, Basil Hites, Travel Watson, Andrew Sabo, Daniel McDowell, Richard Payn. Second Row: William Morris, David Lasher, Marion Manville, Lesley Hall, Eino Pananen, Raymond Hall, Gerald Hicks, Harold Watson, Donald McKinley. Third Row: William Zeller. Ashley Kroterfield, Hubert Martin. Howard Linock, Clinton Munger, Bayard Sharp, Hugh Mowry, Bernard Higgins, Chas. Pauli, Donald Wright, Donald Sands, Edson Tuttle, Alfred Wright. 42 THE TATTLER Top How—left to right: Helen Wade, Leora Snyder, Evelyn Sweet, Ruth Tobason, Norma Adams. Bottom Row: Ellen Simons, Frances Perkoski, Anna Pratt, Betty Betsey, Grace Tompkins. The Jolly Juniors “Wherever you go, Whatever you do, We want you to know We’re following you.” This from the lusty throats of about a hundred Jolly Juniors as they sped toward Washington in hot pursuit of the Seniors. It happened this way. Led on by President Traver Watson, the Juniors had revolted against the undeserved privileges and authority allowed the Seniors. In a secret mass meeting we laid plans for avenging their haughty air of superiority. We would follow the Seniors to Washington and perhaps make them sorry they had gone. It did not even phase us when Treasurer Jerry Mosher stepped up to report that the treasury was in its usual empty condition. If we didn’t have the money, we would earn it. So we developed a heart-stirring drama with an original and clever plot which we planned to present along the way. We were sure that the proceeds would more than pay our expenses. In our drama, just as the beautiful heroine (Anetta Von Osinski) is being assailed by the wicked villain (Don Wright) the handsome hero (Louis Bartoo) comes dashing up on his gallant steed (Joe Maney) and rescues her! As an added attraction we carried a collection of antiques, including Chuck Pauli’s Ford, and Conneaut High’s Continued on Page 66 SOPHOMORES 44 THE TATTLER Top How—left to right—Howard Loftus. Lloyd La Pointe. Charles Callahan, Arvo Haapanen, Robert Dickey. George Crews. William MacLeod, Eugene Selin. Robert Sweet. Third Row: Edwin Scribner. Elmer Montgomery. Kenneth Kennedy. Jack Lyons. Matt Maenpaa. Chas. Smith. Jack Tinney, Julius Rubenstein. Zoltan Lengyel. John Szrnut-ko, Arne Nunisto. Second Row: Donald Morton. William Langley. Frank Reimholtz, Aarne Maenpaa. Clarence Sorber. Richard Seager, Kenneth Ross. William Risley, Chester Tyszkiewicz, Richard Ross, Vernon Risley, Howard Kingdom. Bottom Row: Kenneth Miller. Robert Litchfield, Mike Wassi, Paul Laughrey. Stanley Kent, John Capsanis, Gordon Brace. Gerald Paduano, Robert Johnson, Hiram Slocum, Earl Vandervort, Thearl Lockwood, Sulo Mackey. Top Row: Helen Mackey. Lila Mast. Mary Roswell. Alice Leahy. Ellen Larson. Sylvia Lundberg. Alma Tailing, Velma Watson, Francis Wylie. Carolyn Scribner, Doris Stanford. Eleanor Smith. Velma Snyder. Elsie Rindo, Elinor Johnson. Eugenia Raciborski Helmi Winturri. Virginia Wolcott. Virginia Vibbard, Joan Putnicki. Second Row: Evelyn Cameron. Velma Kirkingburg. Alice Bisbee. Madelyn Mac- garland. Elsie Laird. Anna Mako, Lillian Bustcher. Francis Miller. Ethel Lucas. Eva Ludwig, Edith Parker, Emogene Bremner. Bottom Row: Lura List. Ardis Rhinehart. Flora Paananen, Tna Flora, Geraldine Curtiss. Margaret Oehlenschlaeger, Marian Moon. Helen Paserbevis, Elizabeth Langley Marian Lillie. Caroline Metcalf. Ruth Puffer. Dorothv Mozart ‘ ’ THE TATTLER 45 Top How: Lillian Sirtonen, Ruth Seastrom, Jane Huber, Marguerite Hotchkiss, Gertrude Goodale, Harriet Dewey, Anna Bremner, Ada Smith. Fourth Row: Alma Toppari, Helen Carmody, Leo la Childs, Ruth Christman, Alva Alvard. Christine Berta. Anna C llims, Katherine Cook. Mildred Eaton, Ruth Emery, Mary Jane Fenton, Margaret Daggit. Dorothy Dean. Betty Hogle. Anna Gellman. Third Row: Margaret Brabender. Doris Bidwell. Millicent Ferry. Rosella Cutler, Ruth Jussila, Selmi Hakkio. Maxine Furman. Helen Dewey, Mable Ingram, Frances Stewart, Louise Johnson, Julia Helander, Elma Kallio, Evelyn Hoskins. Second Row: Helen Kallio. Lila Georgia. Anna King. Evelyn Kidder. Rose Jones, Elma Sillampaa, Ingrid Saari, Charlottle Kuhn, Elizabeth Gee, Margaret Hall, Phyllis Sutherland, Marguerite Stevenson, Dorothy Smith. Bottom Row: Dorothy Wilson, Anna Sippola. Frances Lillie. Nellie Kercher, Sarah Wood. Annetta Van Osinski, Virginia Simmons. Bertha Kuzma, Toine Kauppinen. Ruth Johnson. Top Row: left to right: Donald Neil. Donald Hicks. George Forsty, Eugene Hakko, Stewart Borthwick, Wayne Jones, Charles Hirsimaki, Tony Cobuzzi, Wylie Cox, Wilho, Hokkanen, Lawrence Eccleston. Second Row: Albert Allen, Robert Oehlenschlager. Merle Coon. John Blank, Charles Benedict. Carl Allen. Edward Fralic. Robert Basen, John Hamilton, John Gibson, Howard Wheelfer, John Owens. Bottom Row: Leon Belnap. Richard Gee, Monroe Macbeth. Harry Gleason. Byron Redmond. Robert Downing, Donald Jenks, Adelbert Benson. Merle George, Gaza Getsey, Romeo DeMarco, Robert Fortune. Boyd Hart. ZJ.'j WBof? Di y 'Sprihj F£ V£ vJ c r 8 t-tir - TUMi 81 r o N ? A CTIVITIES 48 THE TATTLER The Tattler Staff TATTLER STAFF Top Row—left to right: Hugo Sunstrom, Robert Dickey, Howard Kingdom, How- ard Jones, Arthur James, Max Boehm. Kenneth Miller. Fourth Row: George Jacobs, John Kehoe, Frank Bean, Madalyn McFarland. Carol Merrick, Tiami Kosola, Henrietta Truelson, Naomi Crosby, Helen Myers. Third Row: Elizabeth Dunn. Isla Sloan, Lucille Klumph, Ruby Hall, Frances Wylie, Jane Huber. Flora Paananen, Anna Rose, Marian Lillie. Second Row: Maxine Gibson, M.arjorie Powell, Evelyn Thayer, Anita Verner, Evelyn McNutt, Margaret Hyland, June Leach. Dora Olds. Lanore Herrick. Bottom Row: Romeo DeMarco, Traver Watson, James Weaver, Richard Wellman, Mr. Sheehan. THE TATTLER Stop! Hesitate just a moment, dear reader. Sink deep into your easy chair and ponder for a moment, if you can possibly spend the time in this modern age of hurry and scurry. Consider for a moment the publication you are now reading, it i3 a book. The word book on the surface of things seems to be a very commonplace word. And yet when one stops to consider, how very interesting it becomes. Upon reflection the word book brings to mind so many things that in this limited space a thorough discussion of the subject would be impossible. Let us suggest, then, just a few thoughts for later reflection. What would happen to civilization if suddenly all the books in existence were totally destroyed? Consider the number and types of books in existance today. Consider the hours and hours of mental and phvsical labor put forth to produce those books. Let your imagination rest fcr a moment upon the monks toiling in their monesteries. quill pen in hand, laboriously writing books. Then suddenly jump across the span of several centuries and picture a modern book factory with its authors, editors, typists, engravers, photographers, printers, linotypists. electric printing presses, proof readers, and book salesmen. What a marvelous change. Truly, a book is a wonderful thing. Most of our knowledge is gained from books. W e may not be able to see an actual pirate of the Old Spanish Main but through the medium of a book we can fight and plunder with him to our hearts content. Books help to preserve for us memories of past events. We hope that in reading the Tattler you will stop to realize the efforts put forth to make it a true and pleasant memory book of your life in Conneaut High School. THE TATTLER 40 Debate Team Top Row: —left to right: Max Boehm, Lanore Herrick, Emily Herrick, Mr. Adams coach). First Row Ruth Allison. Melvin Coon, Robert Hines. Maxine Gibson, Hlinore Page. During the past year Conneaut was again a member of the Ohio State High School Debating League. The question chosen by the league was: Resolved, that trial before a judge or board of judges be substituted for trial by petit jury in the U. S. As a member in the league, Conneaut was placed in district No. 16 with the following schools: Painesville, Geneva. Kinsman. Phalanx Station, North Bloomfield, and Cortland Village. Each school was represented by a negative and an affirmative team and in six debates a district champion was chosen by a round robin process. The first round of debates was held Dec. 10. At that time the Conneaut affirmative team composed of Max Boehm. Maxine Gibson and Elinore Page was defeated at home by Kinsman. At the same time Conneaut’s negative team with Ruth Allison, Lanore Herrick, and Melvin Coon as members, defeated Geneva high school at Geneva by the decisive score of 3 to 0. This is the first time that Conneaut has been able to defeat a Geneva team at Geneva in a number of years. On January 24, the affirmative team debating at home won the decision from Phalanx Station while the Negative team won an easy victory over North Bloomfield. Conneaut’s final standing in the league was: Won 4 and lost 2. This placed Conneaut second in the district. Kinsman won first place with 5 won and 1 lost. Another debate was scheduled with Erie Academy for the last of April on the question: Resolved that interscholastic and intercollegiate athletics are more harmful than beneficial. Conneaut’s team was Elinore Page. Robert Hines, and Emily Herrick. Because of too many other activities Academy finally chose to forfeit the debate to Conneaut. From every standpoint the 1929-30 debate season has been one of the most successful for a number of years. Debating has not only been a success from the standpoint 50 THE TATTLER of debates won but especially has it been successful from the standpoint of student and community interest. While in former years it has been increasingly difficult to secure more than a meager attendance, each of the three contests held at home this year was well patronized. We regret very much the loss this year by graduating of a very strong group of debaters. Those graduating and receiving awards for their service in debate are Elinore Page, Ruth Allison, Lucille Klumph, Maxine Gibson, and Evelyn McNutt. Mr. Adams, the debate coach is to be commended upon the extensive and thorough work done in debating during the year. The Senior Play On June 2 and 3, the three act comedy, “The Millionaire,” was presented in the high school auditorium, by the senior class, under the direction of Mr. Paul Sheehan. The plot, although not exceedingly complicated, being supplemented by several bits of Clever dialogue, furnished many amusing situations which made the Millionaire one of the most popular presentations of the year. Each member of the cast was particularly suited for his part and it is difficult to pick out any one character who excelled the rest. The scene of the Millionaire is the sitting room of Gideon Heath’s old home in Brewster, Massachusetts. Gideon Heath, the hero of the story, in his youth was considered as the black sheep of the proud Heath family. He finally leaves home after being refused by Blanche, and after he had been expelled from college due to his wierd practical jokes. After several years the family is informed that he has discovered a gold mine in Australia. Upon Gideon’s return to the States the four generations of the Heath family flatter him with a royal reception. Their attitude toward Gideon is very servile. Nothing is too good for the “rich and noble” millionaire. Blanche in particular leads Gideon to believe that she really cares for him. However, Gideon’s gold min-e had not made him rich. When the family discovers his poverty and he in turn discovers that the family coddles to him merely because of his supposed wealth, there is “much ado about nothing.” Finally, as Gideon is about to leave in disgrace, a telegram informs him that he really is a millionaire. He revenges himself upon his money mad family by marrying Dorcas, an orphan girl who has been a member of the Heath household since childhood. The cast of characters is as follows: Aunt Adeline Heath______________________ Marian Cheney Ronald Heath---------------------------Kenneth Franklin Blanche Heath--------------------------------------Isla Sloan Johnny Heath-------------------------------------Robert Sprague Blanchette Heath------------------------Helen Landon Gideon Heath ------------------------------ Frank Bean Fred Law lor------------------------- Homer Whitworth Lottie Pringle--------------------------Maxine Gibson Dorcas --------------------------------- Evelyn McNutt SHE NEEDS UPHOLSTERING An elderly Negress had sustained injuries in an accident and the cla’im agent was having difficulty in getting her to come around to h'is way of thinking in the matter of settlement. “Surely, Mandy,” he said soothingly, “you wouldn’t think of suing us for damages after what I have offered you?” Damages, white man!” she replied scornfully, “ah already gotten mo damages than ah wants. What ah craves now is repairs.” THE TATTLER 51 Library Staff Top Row—left to right: Florence Toomey, Emily Herrick, Alice Rossiter, Marjorie P°WelLIttoamSRow': “oSce T ns. Anna Rose. Miss Brown! librarian), E.inore Page. Marian Laizure. “May I go to the Library?” This is a common phrase to the study hall teachers. Our library is a very valuable and useful part of our curriculum. This last year, hundreds of dollars were spent in order to equip our library with the books required for “Book Reports.” Ten girls take care of this library during the year. Each girl has charge of the library one period a day every other month. To these girls such questions as where can I find something on the “Home Life of the Romans” or “Can you tell me something about the Teutons” arc commonly asked. We hope the library will keep growing and that some time in the future the school will be able to have a full-time librarian. A STITCH IN TIME Surgeon: “I’ll sew the scalp wound for you for 10.” Patient: “G §e, Doc! 1 just want plain sewing, not hemstitching and embroidery.” MISSED NOTHING “So you remember way back to the Revolution, do you ?” “Yas«a, De Revolution and Gen’l Washington and all them.’ “Perhaps you were a witness of the fall of Rome.” “Ncssa, Ah didn’t exactly see it, but Ah recollect hearin’ something drop.” 52 THE TATTLER Semi-Curricular Activities In addition to their regular scholastic work, many students have enjoyed the privileges of art work, manual training, and Home Economics. Very creditable work has been done by many of the students who have a penchant for these activities and it is regretted that the lack of room prevents more students from participating in such work. Much of the work done in these departments is of a practical nature, and the knowledge derived therefrom will be of untold value to the students in the process of making a living. The supervisers of these departments have kindly consented to publish in the Tattler a statement of the aims and accomplishments of their respective departments throughout the year. Art Department, by Margaret M. Reisel. The art course this year has made an attempt to apply the principles of drawing, water color painting, poster work, and clay work through th s medium of lettering, cartooning and pencil sketching. Next year, it is hoped that work may be offered in charcoal drawing, modeling from casts in clay, making masks, and a study of historic ornaments and costumes. The Aims of Home Economics and Domestic Art—Vera Bird. What are the main objects or purposes of instruction in the teaching of homo economics subjects? Are they not the same as in any field of learning—that control of “spiritual and material advancement” which will enable the individual to attain power, to overcome difficulties which prevent well-ordered daily living and participation in the affairs of society,—in other words to produce the thoughtful, high-minded, conscientious woman ready and able to do her share in the world? In the upper years of elementary school there will be found girls with two distinct goals: first, those who will continue their education through the four years of high school; second, those who must, because of economic pressure, leave school at the end of the ninth year. It is necessary to provide for both groups. In either case the aim of the home economics studies in Junior High School is primarily for general education. The course should give to every girl that knowledge and skill in the processes and activities connected with the home which should be an integral part of the education of every young woman, regardless of her future occupation. Teaching the right methods of work is more important than the process of “pouring in” knowledge. Manual Training Department—W. R. Donovan. The objectives of Manual Training are to develop certain attitudes, skills and appreciation. Manual Training in the Conneaut Schools endeavors to do these things. The continuity of work was somewhat interrupted this year by the death of the former instructor, Mr. Davis, who was succeeded by W. R. Donovan. A course is offered to all boys in the Junior High School and to a limited number in the Senior High School. The regular class project for the seventh grades was a fibre cord waste basket, for the eighth grades a fibre cord fernery, and for the ninth grades an end table. The instructor would iike to have the course offered so as to receive recognition for a unit or two of credit by the University. Such a course could be arraigned for a limited number of students. Mr. Donovan succeeded in interesting a few boys in larger projects with which the department is very pleased. The projects refered to are: a walnut cedar chest by Walter Pinney, a davenport library table by Vernon Risley, a spinet desk by Stanley Splan, and overstuffed chairs by James Ruffin. Harry Osborn and Gordon Wolcott respectively. Considerable interest is shown in these projects and many students have expressed a desire to make similar projects next year. With their successful demonstration of what can be done it is expected that a large number and a great variety of these splendid pieces of furniture will be made another year. THE TATTLER 53 The Music Department MONG the activities during the year which have shown decided progress and which deserve particular mention, perhaps none have excelled the progress made by the music department. The band and orchestra have had an excellent year. Mr. Sharp has succeeded in making us like to sing in assembly in spite of ourselves. Due to Mr. Sharp’s ability and perseverance the chorus singing and solo numbers in “The Feast of the Red Corn” and “The Belle of Bagdad” were outstanding. MR. J. W. SHARP 54 THE TATTLER BOYS’ GLEE CLUB. Back Row—left to right: Arthur James, Howard Jones, Howard Kingdom, Ber- nard Miller. Elman Hoskins, Howard Wheeler. Third Row: Vincent Nelson. Charles Zumpft, Robert Dickey. Douglas Johns-stone, Maurice Jones. William Kelly, William Crosby, Merle Coon, Robert Litchfield, William Langley. Second Row: George Dewey. Elmer Montgomery, Waino Lampe, Kenneth Frank- lin, Gordon Wolcott. Mr. Sharp (director). Charles Hirsimaki, Wayne Jones, Melvin Coon. George Jacobs, Howard Webb, Ashley Kroterfield. First Row: Louis Bartoo, Byron Redmond. Paul Laughrey, Robert Downing, Romeo DeMarco, Richard Miller, Adelbert Benson. Maurice Beers, Merle George. GIRLS’ GLEE CLUB Top Row: Left to right: Hazel Martin. Ruth Allison, Louise Clark, Ralph Kerner, Florence Toomey, Theola Miller. Marjorie Neil, Marjorie Powell, Carol Merrick. Marjorie Green, Helen Watters, Evelyn Rist. Fourth Row: Grace Tompkins, Marguerite Wells, Mary Lou Kerner, Elizabeth McNutt. Frances Perkoski. Julia Peltonen, Signe Maenpaa. Ruth Oehlenschlaegor Florence Meena. Margaret King, Mary Ruffin, Betty Getsey. Third Row: Ruth Tobason. Elsie Armstrong, Anna Rose, Hilda Seppi, Laura Scott Twila Blake, Marion Laizure, Mary Horvath. Mildred Tusa, Nellv Sandstrom, Viola Kangas, Sigra Pohto. Doris White, Martha Mae Smith. Second Row: Isla Sloan. Marjorie Fenton. Thelma Benson. Madeline Sleeth, Mr Sharp (director), Osceola Carr, Erla Gerren, Dawley Jam? Havward, Ruth Clark Pauline Getsey. Isla Fuller. Bottom Row: Elizabeth Dunn. Alice Frew. Lucille Klumph. Reta Wheeler. Helen Williams, Beverly Tuttle. Evelyn McNutt, Lucille Cobuzzi. THE TATTLER 55 Belle of Bagdad On March 26-27, the annual operetta was presented in the high school auditorium. The Belle of Bagdad proved to be one of the most successful operettas presented in recent years. The production was under the direction of Mr. J. Wilbert Sharp, music supervisor. Mr. Sharp deserves very much credit for the excellent manner in which he developed the musical numbers in the operetta. Mr. Sharp was assisted by the following: Mr. Paul Sheehan, speaking parts; Mr. Carleton Davis, orchestra; Miss Courtney Jackson, Miss Inez Howard and Mr. Kline Loomis, dances; Miss Vera Bird, costumes; Warren Cheney, electrician; Traver Watson, assistant electrician; Maurice Jones,-Stage manager; Miss Frances Gardner, pianist; Alma Tailing, Flora Paananen, Ruth Oehlenschlaeger and Mary Zappitello, assistant pianists. Between the acts of the operetta, Beverly Tuttle delighted the audience with a toe dance solo. Th story and members of the cast are as follows: Mrs. J. Horace McCann, New American Consul to Bagdad----------------Elizabeth Dunn Elsa McCann, her daughter-------------------------------------------- Hazel Martin Anne Blackwell, a friend of Elsa’s------------------------------------Alice Frew Archie FitzGibbons, from dear old London-----------------------------Charles Zumpft Zelinda, a dancer_____________________________________________ Annetta Von Osinski Rose, a daughter of the Caliph --------------------------------------- Reta Wheeler Lily, another Daughter __------------------------------------------------Isla Sloan All Ben Mustapha, the Prefect of Police ---------------------------- Howard Jones Hassan El Carib, the Caliph of Bagdad----------------------------- William Langley Jewel, his favorite daughter_________________________________________Thelma Benson Bob Ballentine, an airplane mechanic_______________________________ Howard Kingdom Bill Blake, his friend and companion-------------------------------- Maurice Jones Henrietta Whipstitch, a romantic splnister ------------------------------------ Ruth Allison Dick Taylor, from the Super-Supreme Film Co----------------------- Douglas Johnston Salesgirls ________________________________________ Evelyn Rist and Carol Merrick Assassin __________________________________________________________ Arthur James THE STORY: Fair Day in Bagdad is marked by the arrival of various visitors, among them being Mrs. J. Horace McCann, the new American consul, with her daughter, Elsa, and her daughter’s friend, Anne. Lord Archie FitzGibbons an old friend, is also present, 56 THE TATTLER and a little later comes Henrietta Whipstitch. On being presented to the Caliph and his daughter, Jewel, they learn that an assassin is abroad who carries a bomb concealed in a camera, and for this reason all persons with cameras are to be shot immediately. Dick Taylor arrives by airplane from Hollywood, accompanied by his two mechanics, Bob and Bill. They are anxious to find a lovely girl, known only as the Belle of Bagdad, in order to engage her as a moving picture star. They hope to identify her by some small photographs which they carry, but also by an amulet she wears, but in order to make sure they bring a large camera with them to make pictures of all prospects. Dick meets Jewell, who welcomes him cordially, but the two mechanics meet Ali Ben Mustapha, the chief of poi'ice, who sees their camera and orders them executed forthwith. In order to escape, Bill and Bob resort to disguises, first as Dervishes and afterwards as members of the Caliph’s body guard. While in this latter disguise they manage to capture the real assassin, and in return for their valor the Caliph orders Jewel to present Dick with the sacred amulet. This serves to 'identify her as Belle. Bill and Bob are treed in time to couple with Elsa and Anne, while Henrietta finds solace in the companionship of Ali Ben Mustapha. ORIENTAL DANCING CHORUS Erla Gerren, Betty Getsey, Florence Meena, Evelyn McNutt, Mary Lou Kernel-, Anna Rose, Beverly Tuttle, Marian Laizure, Ruth Oehlenschlaeger, Margaret King. AMERICAN DANCING CHORUS Lucille Klumph, Mildred Tusa, Elsie Armstrong, Ruth Kernel-, Mary Harveth, Dorothy Munson, Nellie Sandstrom, Isla Fuller, Madeline Sleeth, Ruth Clark. SINGING CHORUS: GIRLS Marjorie Green, Marjorie Neil, Osceola Carr, Evelyn Rist, Marjorie Powell, Florence Toomey, Mary Zappitello, Helen Watters, Frances Perkosky, Jane Hayward, Ruth Tobason, Mary Ruffin, Twila Blake, Carol Merrick, Marguerite Wells, Louise Clark, Florence Manley, Lucile Cobuzzi, Pauline Getsey, Elizabeth McNutt, Theola Miller, Viola Kangas, Sigra Pohoto, Signe Maenpaa, Julia Peltonen, Grace Tompkins, Hilda Seppi, Marjorie Fenton, Laura Scott. SINGING CHORUS: BOYS Charles Benedict, Edward Montgomery, George Crews, William Kelley, Arthur James. MARINES Kenneth Franklin, Richard Miller, Robert Downing, William Cody, George Jacobs, Joseph Maney, Jerry Paduano, Howard Wheeler, Melvin Coon, Gordon Wolcott, Richard Seager, Elman Hoskins, Merle Coon, Byron Redmond, William Crosby, Vincent Nelson, Bernard Miller, George Dewey. GUARDS Kenneth Malaney, Robert Dickey, Lewehr Crews, Romeo DeMarco, Max Boehm. ORCHESTRA Frances Gardner, Richai-d Wellman, Merle George, Frank Bean, Fred Bisbee, Paul Laughrey, Carl Lindgren, Sulo Mackey, Zoltan Lengyel, William R’isley, Louis Bar-too, W’illiam Hines, Wayne Jones, Vernon Risley, Howard Webb, Basil Hites, John Ingram, Ed Tuttle, Mr. Auld. YOU TELL US “Say,” one neighbor asked another excitedly, “do you know a fellow down your way with one leg named Ol'iver?” “I’m not sure,” replied the other doubtfully, “what’s the name of the other leg?” TRY THIS FOR A WEEK Dietitian: “—a few leaves of lettuce without oil and a glass of orange juice. There, madam, that completes your daily diet.” Mrs. Amplewait: “And am I to take this before or after meals?” THE TATTLER 57 Feast of the Red Corn On November 21, 1929. the girls’ glee club under the direction of Mr. Sharp presented the two act operetta, ‘ The Feast of the Red Corn.” The girls worked diligentiy for several weeks and the fine presentation made by them is both a credit to the girl3 and Mr. Sharp. Those who assisted Mr. Sharp are the following: Mr. Sheehan, dramatics; Mr. Carleton Davis, orchestra; Mr. Kline Loomis, properties; Miss Vera Bird, costumes; Warren Cheney, stage manager; Maurice Jones, electrician; Miss Ruth Oehlenschlaeger, Miss Frances Gardner, and Miss Alma Tailing, accompanists. Between the acts the Sophomore girls' chorus sang two number, “Pale Moon,” by Logan, and “Fallen Leaf,” by Rogan. The story and cast of characters follow: Once a year the maidens of the Wanta tribe celebrate The Feast of the Red Corn. The one who in the Feast finds the red ear of corn expresses her dearest wish to the Sorceress who calls upon the Four Winds to grant the wish. This year the Queen, Weeda Wanta. joins the maidens, hoping to find the red ear and to learn of the welfare of her King. The Old Squaw tells the maidens that the Four Winds will grant no wish this year because somebody has committed a grievous offense. Impee Light is suspected of being the culprit and is threatened with burning at the stake. Impee Light has committed the terrible offense of tying war feathers to the sacred stuffed bear. Before the feast the Queen suggests that they go for a canoe ride. The result of the canoe ride and the final appeal to the winds lead to a conclusion that pleases all the characters concerned. CAST OF CHARACTERS Old Squaw______________________________________________ Norma Adams Fudgee ------------------------------------ Elizabeth McNutt Pud gee _____________________________________________ Lucille Cobuzzi Wudgee----------------------------------------Mary Zappitello Impee Light ___________________________________ Doris White Queen ________________________________________ Thelma Benson Dancers_____________________Beverly Tuttle and Evelyn McNutt Indian King __________________________________ Robert Dickey SOPRANOS Twila Blake, Alice Frew, Isla Fuller, Pauline Getsey, Louise Gustaferro, Mary Horvath, Mary Lou Kerner, Ruth Kerner, Helen Landon, Florence Manley, Theola 58 THE TATTLER Miller, Dorothy Munson, Frances Perkoski, Marjorie Powell, Madeline Sleeth, Madeline Slocum. ALTOS Ruth Allison, Elsie Armstrong, Louise Clark, Ruth Clark, Lillian Congas, Elizabeth Dunn, Viola Kangas. Marian Laizure, Sign? Maenpaa, Carol Merrick, Marjorie Neal, Julia Peltonen, Sirge Pohto, Evelyn Rist, Anna Rose, Nellie Sandstrom, Helen Saylor Isla Sloan, Leona Snyder. DANCING CHORUS Cordelia Crumb, Erla Gerren. Helen Waters, Isla Sloan, Martha Mae Smith, Bernadette Cowan, Lucille Klumph, Marian Laizure, Naomi Crosby, Margaret King. Dawley Jane Hayward, Marjorie Green. ON A CREDIT BASIS Little Patty’s doll needed a new dress so she went to a near-by store where she purchased some red calico. Upon receiving her merchandise she inquired the cost. The salesman, chuckling, replied: “Just one kiss.” Patty picked up her package in a businesslike way and said: “Granny will pay you the next time she comes to town.” PERFECT AGREEMENT An aviation lieutenant had his father up for a spin and could not resist the temptation to brag a little. “Fifty per cent of those people down there think we’ll never get down alive,” he said. “That’s nothing,” his father answered, “fifty per cent up here think the same thing.” HOPELESS “Your methods of cultivation are hopelessly out of date,” said the youthful agricultural college graduate to the old farmer. “Why, I’d be astonished if you got even a pound of apples from that tree.” “So would I,” replied the farmer. “It’s a pear tree.” HIGHER EDUCATION “You are fond of using big words, Julius,” said a gentleman to his Negro servant. “Yes, suh,” answered Julius, “a friend of mine once saved his life by using a long word.” “How was that?” “He called me a prevaricatah, and if he’d called me a liah I’d have gone after him at once, but by the time I had turned up the old dictionary to see what a prevaricatah was, he was ten blocks away. HIS CHOICE Judge: “Ten days or ten dollars, take your choice.” Wise Prisoner: “I’ll take the money, your honor.” SWEET ANTICIPATION Patient: “But is this operation dangerous?” Surgeon: “Well, we succeed generally, once out of five times. But don’t worry, I have failed on the last four I've had.” A STRIKING SICKNESS It was lunch hour at the lime works and Pat’s two buddies decided to play a little joke on him during his absence. One of them drew a donkey’s head on the back of a coat which Pat had left behind. In due time Pat returned and suddenly hove 'in sight bearing the lime-decorated coat. “What’s the trouble, Pat?” asked one, trying to appear indifferent. “Nothing much,” replied Pat. equally indifferent, “only Oi’d like to know which one of yey wiped your face on me coat?” THE TATTLER 50 The Orchestra Top Row: left to right: Carl Lindgren, Basil Hites, Frederick Bisbee, John In- gram, Howard Webb, Sulo Mackey, Merle George. Second Row: Vernon Risley, Frank Bean, Carleton Davis (director), William Hines, Wayne Jones, Zoltan Lengyel. Bottom Row: Edson Tuttle, Paul Laughrey, Frances Gardnef, Leora Snyder, Louis Bartto, Chas. Zumpft, William Risley. The organization that has contributed largely to the success of many high school activities is our orchestra. In the operettas and plays it has been indispensable. It has helped to create a fine school spirit. Under the capable direction of Mr. Carleton Davis it is able to play difficult music in a harmonious and exact manner. The orchestra meets regularly for practice on Thursday of each week after school. The faithfulness of its members is responsible for two results: It helped the school and it has given its players an education in music that will be of great use to them later. The work of the orchestra represents some of the finer things in life. The orchestra and the school thank Mr. Davis. MR. CARLETON DAVIS 60 THE TATTLER The Band Fourth Row—left to right: Howard Kingdom, Maurice Jones, Robert Dickey, Robert Hines, Gordon Baird. Third Row: Gordon Wolcott, Donald Hamilton. Vernon Risley, Edson Tuttle, Wil- liam Hubbard, Howard Webb, John Ingram. Second Row: Mr. Auld (director). William Mallory, Donald Morton, Basil Hites, Wayne Jones, William Hines, Chas. Zumpft, William Risley, Frank Walford. Bottom Row: Louis Bartoo, Clara Stanford. Leora Snyder, Doris Stanford, Paul Schray, DeStuart Gruey, Ashley Kroterfield. According to some prognostications the band at the beginning of this year was due for a slump. The novelty having worn off, we were told, interest was bound to decrease; and the organization would very probably go the way of the great auk and the farthingale. In the face of such a pessimistic prediction, wo have come through with a remarkably successful season. Two programs were given,— one in December, the other in April. The latter, which w'as given without any outside help whatever, included numbers such as the march Independentia by R. B. Hall, Orientate by Cesar Cui, and Johannes Brahmes’ Hungarian Dances Nos. 7-8. It featured solos by Zumpft and Hamilton. A long cherished dream was realized this year when the Board bought us a new Sousaplion'2. The instrumentation has been improved in other wrays as well. Commencement, of course, will be. as always, a tragedy for us; but in spite of that, the band is well on its way to the place where it can •enter the State Contest with confidence. That is the hope that acts as an alarm clock on dark, wintry Tuesday and Thursday mornings. ATHLETICS 62 THE TATTLER MR. LEONARD HOPPES Athletics Although Conneaut’s athletic teams failed to annex any League championships, they did give, nevertheless, a good account of themselves throughout the year. Coach Leonard Hoppes through his persistence and untiring efforts succeeded in placing teams in the field wh'ich were capable of winning an average number of games. On the whole it may be said that the character and morale of all athletic teams in C. H. S. during the year were considerably better than that of the previous year. Athletes in Conneaut are slowly coming to realize that in order to win games a strict adherence to training rules must be observed. The Boys’ Basketball team in particular deserves mention. The boys played all their home games in the new American Legion Gymnasium. The new gym has a higher ceiling and a greater seating capacity than the high school gym. The team also enjoyed new uniforms this year. The school next year will miss the services of several graduating seniors— Among those graduating are: Hamilton, Tower, Zurnpft, Cantlin, Richcreek, Koleh- mainen, Hirsimaki, Sundstrom and Palagyi. However, there are a considerable number of Juniors and Sophomores who should develop into strong material next year. THE TATTLER 63 Football Team Front Row: left to right: George Crews. Anthony Cobuzzi, Jerry Paduano, Hugh Mowry, Gordon Brace, Melvin Coon. William MacLeod, William Ferry, William Brady, Jack Lyon. Donald Hamilton. Center Row: Kenneth Malaney, Keith Tower. Traver Watson, Harold Watson, Marion Manville, David Lasher, Charles Benedict. Charles Hirsimaki, Robert Burr. William Langley, Jerry Mosher. Back Row: Cletus Brink and Bayard Sharp, assistant managers, James Weaver, manager, Bernard Miller, Donald Mofhier, Charles Zumpft, Robert Dickey, Douglas Johnstone. Lloyd LaPoint, Joseph Maney, Eli Hirsimaki, Robert Speers, John Cantlin, Leonard Hoppes, coach. i FOOTBALL RESULT 1929-30 Conneaut________________21 Conneaut________________ 0 Conneaut _______________ 0 Conneaut _______________ 0 Conneaut _______________ 0 Conneaut _______________ 0 Conneaut______________ 12 Conneaut _______________ 6 Conneaut _______________ 0 Conneaut Total_________ 15 West Mill Creek___________ 0 Wesleyville_______________ 0 Ashtabula_________________28 Willoughby________________ 0 Fairport__________________ 6 Harbor____________________ 7 North East________________ 0 Painesville_______________ 0 Geneva ___________________ 0 Opponents Total_________47 64 THE TATTLER Basketball Team Second Row—left to right: Hubert Martin (manager). Bernard Higgins, Chas. Zumpft. John Hokkanen. Arvo Kolehmainen, Jerry Mosher, Coach Hoppes. First Row: Keith Tower, David Rickcreek, John Cantlin, Donald Hamilton, Harold Watson. SEASON BASKETBALL RESULTS Oonneaut __ 30 S. Kingsville ___ 16 Conneaut 23 Brookside __ _ 10 Conneaut _ __ _ . 23 Girard ______ __ 24 Conneaut _ __ IS Harbor _ - 28 Conneaut _ IS Ex-Highs _ ___ 20 Conneaut __ __ 37 Andover __ _ _ 24 Conneaut IS Painesville _ __ __ __ 2o Conneaut _ _ _ 30 Jefferson _ _ 11 Conneaut 25 Ashtabula . _ 27 Conneaut 10 Willoughby 27 Conneaut 24 Legion ______ 37 Conneaut _ 27 Fair port -- _ _ 21 Conneaut _ _ 36 North East __ __ — 27 Conneaut _ _ IS Harbor _ _ . _ _ 16 Conneaut 11 Painesville _ 13 Conneaut _ __ — 26 Geneva __ __. 25 Conneaut _ 31 North East __ __ _ _ 17 Conneaut . _ 40 Geneva _ __ 33 Conneaut _ _ 27 Lakewood _ _ 34 Conneaut Total __ _ _ 449 Opponents Total . _435 scorer for Conneaut was Harold Watson with 150 points. THE TATTLER 65 Girls’ Basketball Top Row—left to right: June Cool. Helen Kallio, Elsie Rindo, Lila Mast. Fourth Row: Virginia Simmons, Harriet Dewey, Celia McGuire, Ada Smith, Esther Jarvi, Madeline McFarland. Eva Ludwick, Dorothy Wilson, Caroline Metcalf. Third Row: Miss Bird (coach), Millicent Ferry, Evelyn Hoskins, Margaret Hall, Lillian Rutscher, Ruth Jussila, Frances Miller, Toine Kauppanen, Velma Kirkingburg, Dorothy Mozart, Alice Bisbee. Miss Cossitt (coach). Second Row: Evelyn Rist, Sylvia Peterson, Elizabeth Dunn, Marian Cheney. Evelyn McNutt, Tsla Sloan, Ruth Justice, Jo Harris, Emily Herrick. Bottom Row: Florence Capela. Mary Lou Kerner, Mary Horvath, Julia Peltonen, Ethel Nissi, Pauline Getsey, Elizabeth McNutt, Lucille Cobuzzi, Evelyn Sweet, Margaret Cline. � Girls athleics has cantered around basketball almost completely. The girls who went out for basketball took a great interest in it and enjoyed it intensely. Miss Cossitt coached the Junior and Senior girls while Miss Bird had charge of the Sophomores. The two groups took turns practicing in the 'evening and after school. A school team was not formed, but teams were chosen from each class and interclass games were played. The girls played one outside game which was with Painesville. They were beaten by a rather large margin, but when the advantages that the Painesville girls have over our girls are considered, we realize that our team did some very fine playing. MISS BIRD MISS COSSITT 66 THE TATTLER Annual Track and Field Meet Painesville, Ohio, May 21, 1930. After the dust of battle had cleared away and various schools in the Lake Shore League were either congratulating themselves or bemoaning their misfortunes, the fact revealed itself that Conneaut had taken third place in the meet. The “prophets” had forcasted that Conneaut would place last among the contenders, hence it was a rather pleasant surprise to win third place even though we were beaten by our “friendly enemies” Ashtabula and Harbor. Ashtabula took first place with a total of 47 1-2 points. Harbor second with 38 points, and Conneaut third with 20 1-2 points. Eeli Hirsimaki took first place in the pole vault, and also broke the League record by vaulting 11 ft. 5 1-4 inches. Donald Hamilton by heaving the javelin 162 ft. 2 inches took first place in the event and broke the record as well. Kenneth Malaney took first place in the shot put. His distance was 40 ft. 1-2 inch. Charles Zumpft took fourth place in the shot put. Conneaut’s remaining points were won by Arvo Kolehmainen who took second place in the pole vault, and by Charles Hirsimaki who tied for second place in the high jump. Hirsimaki jumped 5 ft. 7 3-4 inches. Hirsimaki and Hamilton have made records that will probably stand for some time. These boys were able to win first place and break records because of constant practice. We hope that more boys will make a few sacrifices and by constant plugging join the ranks of the record breakers and incidentally bring a track championship to Conneaut High School. Letter Awards In Honor. When the honor roll of life is complete, when we are able to look back upon the names of our old classmates and recognize those who have made a success in life, it will be remembered that those who head the list are those who have been ambitious, loyal, hard working, and of the never give up type. Higln school today is the proving ground for these necessary dualities, because it tests students and trys to strengthen them so that they may be a success in life. The athletic field and the gymnasium are important factors in this process of developing loyalty, persistance and working ability. It is here that the student learns to be loyal to his school and fellow team mate, to have sportsmanship, and to develop ambition and determination. Perhaps no other activity develops so many important qualities and quickens both the mind and the body than high school athletics. By volumtarilv participating in athletics the student works hard, learns much, and brings honor to his school. Every year the school awards a letter to each student who has participated in the required number of games, in honor of and in recognition of the service which he has rendered to his school. This letter should mark the student as a dependable person throughout life. Letters were awarded to the following: Football—D. Mosher, J. Mosher, R. Speers. K. Malaney, J. Maney, A. Cobuzzi, T. Watson, H. Watson. C. Zumpft, D. Hamilton, R. Burr, C. Hirsimaki, E. Hirsimaki, J. Lyon, and J. Weaver. Basketball—D. Hamilton, D. Richcreek, K. Tower, J. Cantlin, A. Kolehmainen, J. Hokkanen, H. Watson, B. Higgins, and J. Mosher. THE TATTLER 6 7 Literary Conneaut High School, Conneaut, Ohio, May 14, 1930. Dear Joyce: Graduation time is almost here—I'm most rushed to death—you mustn’t take me literally because I'm enjoying every minute of the hustle and bustle! It’s rather sad, though to think that next year we’ll be missing all these delightful school adventures and social affairs. Nothing will quite take the place of the interesting school parties —which reminds me,—I must tell you about some of this year’s social events. The faculty started things with a party at the lake early in the fall. They played cards at Captain Grant’s cottage part of the evening and then went down to the beach where they built a huge bonfire. Mrs. Hoppes received a lovely present—the gift of the teachers. The next ‘‘affair” was the Senior Chestnut Hunt. All the Seniors, together with the faculty advisors, left for Camp Peet, loaded down with pickles, olives, sandwiches, and everything necessary for a perfect picnic luncheon. After dancing, playing ball, exploring the surrounding country-side or taking “snaps,” the ambitious (?) boys set up tables and benches and everybody enjoyed the lunch. Later the real “chestnut hunt” began. I might say that it ended almost immediately—there were no chestnuts, or, if there were, they were all in hiding! A fow apples, however, found their way into Senior pockets. (Kind-hearted farmers they say!) But apples or chestnuts, the Hunt was a success! The Seniors next entertained the Juniors at the Sr.-Jr. Masquerade. The costumes were beautiful, and several were especially good, so good in fact that the wearers received prizes. Don McKee’s orchestra furnished the music for dancing in the gym, which was decorated in scarlet and gray, the senior colors. The Sophomores wore glad when their turn came, and from reports their party was outstanding. The program was excelent. They decorated the gym with a Christmas tree and red and green streamers. They also, had Don McKee’s orchestra. On Thursday, the thirteenth of February, the Junior’s had their party. It was a Valentine party, and especially interesting. A minuet was included in the program. For some reason the Seniors decided that their next party would be a “hard timer.” Appropriate costumes were worn, and prizes were given for tbs best. Cordelia Crumb received a “lovely” lolly-pop for having the smallest feet in the Senior class. Dick Wellman got a nice, big, lime (green) sucker because his feet were the opposite of Cordy’s. How interesting! The gym was decorated in real hard times style—with comic sections of newspapers, wrapping paper, etc. Of course I can’t tell you about the annual Jr.-Sr. Prom yet because it hasn’t happened. We’re all waiting rather breathlessly—it’s the best party of the year, I think. Now I must stop, because there are loads of preparations to be made before Class Day and Commencement. The Seniors are going to Conneaut Lake for their Class Day dinner—what fun. With love, Anita. IN A SCOTCH TOWN “Hey, what’s the commotion?” “The village picture show just burned down.” “You don’t sav! How many were inside?” “A hundred Scotchmen.” “Well?” “They refunded the money.” “Three hundred got their money back.” JUST ANOTHER “Won’t you give something to the old ladies Home?” “Sure—you can have my mother-in-law.” 68 THE TATTLER The Jolly Juniors Continued from Page 42 football suits. Ashley Kroterfield and his jew’s harp furnished the inspiration for the performance and Howard Webb was master of ceremonies. After all the plans had been made it was found that all but two of the Juniors intended to go. One of these was Bill Kelly who did not have the heart to leave the News-Herald destitute. The other was Ruth Oehlenschlaeger. Our show turned out to be a “raging success.” Everyone that saw it raged. In the first town where we presented it, as soon as Howard Webb concluded his opening speech, the inhabitants offered us so much to get out of there immediately that we were financially fixed for the remainder of the trip. After a while we arrived in Washington. Art James thought we ought to let President Hoover know immediately that we were there but Dutch Mowry pointed out that we should give him time to get ready for us. so that was settled. Our next move was to find the hotel where the Seniors were staying. We expected that they would be pleased to see us and they were. In fact they were kind enough to offer us their rooms, saying they would find another hotel. But of course we would not accept such a favor. We retired quite late that evening after the enjoyable tim-e spent in pillaging the Senior's clothes and putting beans under their sheets. The last wTas Emmy Herrick’s brilliant idea. The next morning, when we arose we found that Peggy Hyland, Marjorie Green, Betty MacFarland, Elizabeth Janos and Helen Watters, had been up for an hour riding on the elevator. “You know,” Marge told 11s, “when I go dowhi in an elevator I get the funniest feeling in my stomach.” “Yeah,” piped up Helen, “wrhen you’re going down you feel as if everything was coming up.” After breakfast we started out to sight-see Washington. We went first to the White House to meet the president. We were rather indignant at having to stand in line for an hour just to shake hands with him but as Gordon Wolcott put it, “We Juniors are broad minded so we didn’t make a fuss.” When it was his turn, Bill Cody took Traver Watson by the arm and said. “Mr. Hoover, I want you to meet the president.” Bernie Higgins was quite fascinated by the idea of shaking hands with the President. In fact he shook hands with him twice while we were there, and we left him trying to establish a hand shaking record. The next important sight was Washington’s Monument. As we stood at the bottom. Erla Gerren looked up wonderinglv and said, “How do you spose they got way up there to build the top?” “Don’t be silly,” retorted Helen Dennee, “they climbed up the stairs of course.” We all raced up the stairs and June Leach reached the top first. “This is the highest I’ve ever been,” remarked Maggie Logue. “Yes,” said Howard Jones, “It’s probably the nearest you’ll ever get to heaven.” When we came away from the Congressional Library, we left two of our party behind. Max Boehm and Melvin Coon had discovered a senator or representative or something who insisted that the jury system should be abolished and we couldn’t drag them away. The next day, as the Seniors were leaving for Atlantic City, we left too. The train frequently stopped for a few minutes at stations along the way. At one station a Senior ask-ed Dan McDowell how long the train was going to stop and Dan told him an hour. So the Seniors started out to see the town and in about ten minutes the train pulled out without them. We didn’t see the Seniors again until they arrived in Atlantic City, several hours late. In Atlantic City we held a council of war and appointed Betty McNutt as a committee of one, to see that the Seniors did not enjoy themselves that evening. Betty found out that they were planning to go to a big dance, so she locked them all in their rooms and did not let them out until the dance was over. On the last afternoon of our trip, we held a celebration ending up with a big parade along the boardwalk. The line of march was something like this. Two Seniors, who chanced to be strolling bv, were the unwilling leaders. One was followed by Sally Frew and behind her. a long line of Junior girls walking in prisoner fashion. The other was followed bv Doug Johnstone and a line of Junior boys. These two were leading the singing and both lines joined in on the chorus: “Wherever you go. Whatever you do. We want you to know We’re following you.” THE TATTLER 69 Heigh-O, Everybody “Heigh-O-Everybody, this is Madelyn MacFarland, announcing the annual Sophomore party, over station S. O. P. H., a branch of the C. H. S. network.” “The first number on our program will be a vocal selection by Miss Flora Paananen. “What’s that! Ah! my goodness, Miss Paananen wishes to apologize to the guests that she lost her voice, while running from the harbor. She wishes me to state that she will gladly sing for you in the near future, as soon as she recovers her lost voice. “We will now present your class president, John Hamilton.” “Howdy folks, this is Jug speaking, I only wish to say thanks for the enthusiasm which all of you have shown for this annual party. So-long everybody. See you next year.” “We have the pleasure to introduce Miss Frances (Scotty) Miller, a talented pianist, who has just returned from a trip to Amboy, where she has been taking piano lessons. Her first selection will be ‘Singin’ in the Bathtub.’ “That was Miss Miller, folks. We will now hear a few comments on Caesar by Bill McLeod.” “Say, folks, did you know that Caesar wrote his books in one of his epileptic fits? Well, he surely must have done so. Here’s a couple other things that we just found out about Caesar: In his first battle on water, he was so seasick, he was green in the face; another thing, Caesar could put his horses in reverse. Well, goodbye, till I secure more facts about Julius Caesar.” “Here’s a little surprise for you, folks. We are going to have a (Men’s) style show, on ‘What the well-dressed Junior will wear next year.’ The models are as follows: “Spats, Merle George. Notice the nice effect of them. Green Suspenders, Tubby Benson. See how nice they appear on short people. “I am sorry to announce this but we just received word that the rest of our models were delayed on their way from the station. “We will continue with a tap dance by Ada Smith. Miss Smith will imitate Jake and Lena. “Here comes Charles Benedict, our little sunshine boy, he will give a talk about Geometry.” “Hi! Everybody, say, Geometry’s the cat’s eyebrows, it is so interesting, I never missed a chance to go to sleep in that class. What I like best about Geometry were the good jokes.” “We will now hear Mutt Jeff in person. Here folks are Velma Watson (Mutt) and Sally Bisbee (Jeff). This is the original pair of Mutt Jeff. “Here comes Howard (Tester) Kingdom and his jazz orchestra.) They will present a few selections. “Miss Helen Carmody has consented to give a talk on “How to Master a Ford.” “Well, well, this surely is a great pleasure to talk to this class. Really, the only thing in learning how to drive a Ford is so ‘Tame’ your Ford from the wild impulse to climb trees and telephone poles.” “We regret to announce that Miss Peg Oehlenschlaeger, who is supposed to give a talk on the ‘Main Points of Interest in Hiking’ is unprepared. “So we will now continue with Ardis Rhinehart who will make a few sketches. Although Ardis is a talented artist she is much better in Caesar. “That was Miss Rhinehart, folks. “We now present Frances Wylie the Geometry shark. “We will now sign off as it is getting late for the Sophomores. “Goodnight everybody. This is station S. O. P. H. signing off with Madelyn MacFarland announcer. We’ll be with you again ‘A Year From Today,’ over station J. R. S. “We thank you.” THE TATTLER 71 Valedictory Address We are living in a day of rapid change in every branch and phase of life. In every line of endeavor the old methods that were once satisfactory are giving way to the newer and more modern methods. Educational methods have been very slow to respond to this need for change with the result in many cases that we have been trying to apply eighteenth century education to twentieth century life. So it is inevitable that new methods and new subject matter must be introduced into our educational program. The old conception of education was an individualistic idea. It involved merely the training of the memory and the intellect along certain formal lines. There was no school life, no practical application of the facts learned. But today we have come to realize that a person’s life is more than an intellectual existence. We cannot ignore the fact that our lives are largely dominated by the emotional side of our natures. Nor can we ignore the fact that the course of our lives is greatly influenced by the people around us with whom we come in contact. So if the training of education is to be of the greatest value to the individual and to society it is just as important to train the student in moral, emotional and social behavior as to train his intellect or brain power. The new ideal of education is broader than the old. It is more than merely training the memory. The trend is away from the individualistic point of view, and instead, the student is educated to take his place in society as a cooperative individual, as a member of a highly complex organization. The man who can read Plato in the original or discuss to the satisfaction of the average person the Einstein theory, presents his knowledge to small avail when in a traffic jam he takes liberties that interfere with the rights and movement of the procession. Those in the procession do not think of his knowledge but they are intensely interested in his behaviour. To secure these newer and more or less intangible aims of education means the tearing down of the old formalistic methods of education. It means substituting in their place more informal methods which parallel as far as possible actual life situations wherein the desirable qualities can be trained in actual experience while the undesirable can be weeded out. To do this successfully the school must furnish actual practice in living. These qualities cannot be acquired entirely from theory for we learn to do by doing. For example, suppose a man who knows nothing of driving an automobile is given complete instructions. He learns about the brake, the clutch, the spark, the gas, etc., and then attempts to drive a car. He will probably proceed very nicely for a short distance. But let an emergency arise and he is completely at a loss. He is not prepared by actual experience for a crisis. So it is with a class-room education alone. Something is needed to train pupils for living besides reading the text or listening to the discussions of the teacher. So the extra-curricular program is all-important because the numerous activities actually offer these much desired situations for growth and furnish the opportunity for the practical application of facts. These activities tend to fix ideals and habits, influence the student’s outlook upon life and determine his relations with his fellow citizens. They serve to develop in young people self-reliance, honesty, courage, unselfishness. Industry, self-control, comradeship and dependability. Individuals can best be developed by placing upon them the largest amount of re sponsibility possible and participation in extra-curricular activities organized in and through the school offer the best opportunity for the placing of this responsibility. For we must remember that these activities belong to the student. The extra-curricular piogram makes each pupil develop his greatest possibilities. The individual may choose from the activities that appeal to his nature, that arouse his interest and that stimulate him to do his best. Extra-curricular activities offer the opportunity for social contacts with fellow-students. which enables them later to get along harmoniously in any group in which they may find themselves. And under the complex modern conditions of life this is an extremely valuable characteristic. So we find today most of the modern schools giving a great deal of time to extracurricular activities, such as athletics, dramatics, debate, clubs and social activities. But this expenditure of time and energy is amply rewarded by the well known development of the students not only in intellectual ability but in moral, emotional and social habits. Elinore Page. 72 THE TATTLER Salutatory Address OUR PRISON PROBLEM One unexpected but desirable reaction to the sensational prison riots of late is that they aroused the belated feeling of public obligation for what is beyond question the most neglected of our great public institutions, the least touched by progress, the most subject to those currents of opinion, prejudice, and passion which make enlightened policies difficult and somewhat impossible of attainment. What will remedy this situation ? What does the state, what does society owe to these individuals whom it has, for its own safety, segregated? There are many calls upon public money. We must have funds for schools, road building, for the whole machinery of government. Various interests are pushed by lobbyists who ask for public support of their particular cause. There is, however, a great mass of people who are sometimes overlooked when the State money is distributed. These silent members of the community take the crumbs that are left after the funds have been allotted to the more appealing causes. They are the most needy members of a community. Their very presence in an institution shows that they are not normal members of society. Some handicap, mental, moral, or physical has prevented them from mingling freely as a part of a group in ordinary daily living. The purpose of prisons is to protect society from the criminal and help him to make a new place for himself when his term is over. This two-fold program requires discipline and education. The latter includes teaching the illiterate to read and write, and training him for a trade if he has none, and most important of all, preparing him to substitute a social attitude for his anti-social one. In order to reform a man, decent environment is needed. The cell is the prisoner’s only place of privacy; here alone can he reflect and revise his distorted outlook on life for outside of his cell he is in constant touch with thousands of other felons. How can he possibly gain any self-respect in a cell four feet wide, seven feet deep, and seven feet high, unventilated, and but poorly lighted, by the high windows of the building shaded by the platforms of above tiers ? We can enumerate four general causes of the many recent riots and attempted breaks at our prisons. They are: Overcrowding, enforced idleness, alternate relaxed and and harsh discipline, and inadequate classification. Overcrowding is caused by cumulative neglect, and the recent lengthening of sentences, known as the Baumes law. This law provides that on fourth offense a life sentence is imposed with no hope of parole. An analysis shows that few of the criminals who have received this life sentence had been particularly conscipuous as leaders in the underworld. As to the idleness, 'it is shown that less than 25 per cent of the prisoners are now industrially occupied. Why not let them manufacture more of the supplies needed in the prison, instead of buy them from outside interests and thus help pay for the prisoner’s keep? Classification and segregation are very essential. Youths and hardened criminals should not be together; the mentally and physically defected should not be housed with the healthy ones. There should be trained men to study the criminal, his character, and heritage, and this individual observation can only be made possible by more and better, smaller prisons. Atlanta prison, built for a capacity of 1452 now has more than 3800 convicts. The parole method is one way of relieving this condition. In Ohio, 95 per cent of the prisoners released before thq expiration of their term to begin life anew, have made the most of their opportunities. Public opinion has accepted quite heartily, as a remedy of our prison problem, but England is registering a great reduction in crime not by severity, but by prompt and certain prosecution. But in conclusion let me say that any attempt to solve present prison conditions is merely at attempt to lock the door after the horse is stolen. The ideal solution to the problem would be for society to take upon itself the serious responsibility of crime prevention. By a thorough process of education and religious training, let society strive to raise itself to a plane where the causes of crime will be eliminated: then, and only then, will there be no more prison problem. EVELYN THAYER THE TATTLER Who’s Who This is the first authentic “Who’s Who” of Conneaut High School. We assume that all of you are familiar with the fact that this record does not include any Juniors or Sophomores. In the first place, the Sophomores are too young to be included. Secondly, they are still a little bit in the dark as to just what this high school is all about, they are so enraptured with gazing at the Seniors, whom they of course admire and envy, that they just do not accomplish anything. The Juniors, on the other hand, are coming out of the fog but they are so taken up with the thought that they are to be Seniors next year that they spend all their time practicing Senior mannerisms. Now as you already know, and after our kind explanation, you can see (we hope) why this is a Senior “Who’s Who.” Ordinary “Who’s Who” are always written in alphabetical order hence, our first consideration is of Charles Zumpft. Note: This is not because we believe that the alphabet begins with z, neither have we developed Chinese traits during our four years of high school, but, as you undoubtedly know, we pride ourselves upon being the class extraordinary, the unique group, in fact our class has caused more comment than tin newly discovered planet. Our discussion will begin with Chuck Zumpft’s interest in the A. B. C’s. Athletics, blondes and cornets. Frances Wood must be considered with Hilda Mace and Florence Toomey even if these names are in the middle of the alphabet. These girls have spent their past two years in high, pondering over French books—and it hasn’t been in vain! This group has caused more than their rightful share of commotion in the Study Hall during some of their high-powered conferences. Our “Mutt and Jeff” team—Homer Whitworth and George Jacobs has been a valuable asset during our career: Homer, as Treasurer has extracted our hard earned pennies while George, as cheer-leader, has produced ear-splitting yells. Dude Whitney is next on our list with whom we must link Don Childs. Their careers have been interesting and have been noteworthy for their popularity—especially with the ladies. We have decided to let you all in on a secret concerning the very early childhood of two of our musicians. It happened long ago, in fact, when both were seven. “Dink” White and Dick Wellman met and fell while learning the rudiments of music. You girls that have always been together have done at least one good thing for humanity. You have made the Historian’s task a little easier for, when we think of Rita Wheeler we naturally think of Emily Townsend and their daily exercise of crossing the viaduct is an unfailing cause of our admiration. Ethel Webster and Edith Lawrence have deserved our unbounded admiration for their diligence and efficiency. They have proved that “Silence is Golden.” James Weaver and Miklos Kovack are classed together because of the similarity of their interests; no—not girls—typing! Jimmie is cultivating a melodious laugh that endangers the fame of Lena. It is a good thing that we have so many quiet people that they compensate for the noisy ones. (We mention no names.) Luclare Graham, William Saari, James Palagyi, Twila Blake, Billy Meinke and Edgar Onion are the type that cause teacheis to sigh with relief when they appear in class. We almost included Frank Walford with the “Quiet Group” until we remembered a rumor about him. It seems that this quiet Romeo was the cause of a feud between two fair Juliets because each wanted him to sing beneath her window. Dame Rumor now reports that all is forgiven. If ye were to name all of Anita Verner’s virtues they would not be room for anyone else’s. So we will simply mention a few and later you may read the rest in the Biography of Famous Women of 1940. But she is clever—uses larger words than Webster—‘Keeps the teacher working to think up adequate answers for her questions and when it comes to “nautical”’ matters—!! One would never guess that Beverly Tuttle and Helen Landon were cousins. Beverley, who is tall, dances gracefully while Helen, who is short, sings sweetly. Without the Senior members of the basketball team all would not have been quite as rosy as it was. Don Hamilton distinguished himself in basketball and football, served efficiently and cheerfully as President of the Junior Class and has been invaluable to the class. Keith Tower came from Beaver Center in his Junior Year to play an t 76 THE TATTLER excellent brand of basketball. David Richcreek has been with us for one short year coming here from Pierpont, but in that time he has made a very real place for himself in school work and in athletics. Although his redord for falling asleep awake member of the basketball squad. George Tompkins, who, we recall was run over by an automobile when he was a Sophomore, has served a team as manager of the track and a very efficient one he is. Thomas Scribner has so conquered the French language that a native of the country would turn green with envy—just on hearing him. Joe Literatie has been a faithful member spending his summers working in such varied places as the Dock and Recreation Parlors, “At Any Rate” says Joe, “It makes me thankful for school again.” Cleo Lyons, our football hero and ladies man, has enjoyed a checkered career, not forgetting his position in a prominent State St. Pharmacy. Had not the dreams of matrimony been too rosy we would have had two more Seniors—Mrs. Elizabeth Titus Boyer and Mrs. Madeline Slocum Speer who were members of our class until this spring. Elinor Page has made her mark as a debater and now adds the extraordinary honor of validictorian. Evelyn Thayer, ourSalutatorian, has been a valuable member of our class, helping with committees, and getting high averages. When we mention debate, we immediately recall the excellent work that Ruth Allison did in that direction. Mara Taylor and John Cantlin! We must have them together, as usual. Their interests have been each other and athletics. Hugo Sunstrum, John Isoma and Eli Hirshmaki because of their high standing in the county test at Jefferson this spring “put Conneaut on the Map.” Last spring at the county track meet, Eli, in his endeavor to win first place for Conneaut in the pole vault, put too much force into his vault for the slender pole to stand and Eli went “boom.” Dorothy Chapman, while rather small in stature has been quite an active member in athletics. In fact she was captain of last year’s basketball team. If I were the prophet, I could foretell great renown in the field of science. These boys are particularly interested, although they have interesting side-lines. For example, “Brick” Sprague has developed a dramatic flare; Frank Bean has an orchestra, can sing, a part in the Senior play and is a big number with the ladies. William Rankinen, Russell Pees, Robert Grant are other devotees of science. Every class has its “Three Musketeers.” Our claim to fame is Jeanette Spicer, Rhea Rockwell, and Marjorie Powell. Jeanette has an interest beyond school. Marjorie is a librarian and art editor of the Tattler, and Rhea plays wicked tunes on the guitar “neath the mellow moon.” “Somebody's Stenog” might be the term applied to Gertrude Smith and Hilda Seppi. They “play” on the typewriter better than Johanna Gross plays the organ. This group is very large and always seen together in and at everything that happens. They are the main stays on all committees and programs. Isla Sloan plays sings, and acts, Madeline Sleeth sings, dances and disturbs young hearts. Helen Myers regular member of decoration committees, Carol Merrick perpetual member of refreshment committees, Evelyn McNutt, president of Senior Girls and captain of basketball, Elizabeth Dunn always in Operettas and on committees, Maxine Gibson who debates and acts in plays, Tiami Kosola acts and dances, Thora Clark a basketball star, Marion Cook interested in basketball and Edgar and Lucille Klumph who also debates and is activities editor of the Tattler. Martha Samppi and Toini Manniko have discovered an infallible method of keeping the coveted figure Just try their daily walk from the harbor! Alice Rossiter’s auburn hair and her sense of humor have made her popular with everyone. Ardis Pratt has a talent for typing awards which may or may not be the result of her red hair. Tyne Nissi has maintained an excellent scholastic record and delighted us with her dramatic readings. Kate Randall and Marcelle Hershey are our “Siamese Twins.” In all the years they have been together they have indulged in only two spats, and those didn't amount to anything. Why, if one of them is unable to come to school the other stays home. How could one bear to be in school without the other? Anna Rose is quite a remarkable student! When Anna was very young her sister taught her to read little phrases and sentences from the newspaper. Anna’s first effort read “Listerine stops falling hair.” Anna has been an efficient librarian, committee member, and art student. Margaret Reeves and Lois Allen “just naturally” have always been together. Their courage in conquering all obstacles has been unusual—witness their victory over North Conneaut mud. Sylvia Peterson and Helga Pelton are another famous pair. Their athletic interests have absorbed them, especially basketball. Next on the list are the two Millers—Gordon and Bernard. However, they are THE TATTLER 77 not brothers. Gordon is especially interested in motorcycles and Bernard’s fame comes from long distance running. We will now take up several reasons why the Junior girls can study. George McIntosh. Robert Hogle, Max Gulick, and Bill Crosby. A few more feminine hearts will flutter when George stands upon this platform to read the Senior will and rumor has it that Max is considered not only the ideal play boy for the Juniors, but the answer to the Sophomore maiden’s prayer. Ida Lasher and Naomi Crosby distinguished themselves in a recent production. Naomi is also noted for S. A. (which, my dear children, does not stand for South America!) Marian Laizure and Ruth Kerner have disturbed the minds of more than one young man! Their popularity has been very intensive and extensive. Maurice Jones and Warren Cheney are the boys who turn the lights off at just the right moment—of course, you understand that they are the stage managers and electricians. Maurice was quite an aviator, in the “Belle of Bagdad.” Jiggs is “Ye President.” Ruth Justice. Jo Harris, and Marjorie Fenton are often seen together. Jo came to us from the metropolis of Albion, but you would never guess it. Ruth Justice and Marjorie Fenton are excellent typists whose affairs of the heart we never can keep up-to-date on. The Seniors have been a vital part of our rapidly developing band. John Ingram. Gordon Baird, William Himes, Don Hamilton and Charles Zumpft. As long as we have the following boys to help us win, our track team is sure to be good. Arvo Kolehmainen pole-vaults so easily that we wonder if Darius Green were absolutely wrong when he said “Birds can fly—why can’t I?” Hugo Sunstroms’ brand of jumping is a great help too. And just to see Gerald Hicks run the half-mile causes us to thrill with pleasure. Now comes the famous Hines Brothers (just two varieties) William and Robert. William is an accomplished musician, Robert our class-prophet extraordinary. Incidentally, h-e devotes large quantities of time to a certain dainty Junior who has bewitching eyes. Alma and Iris Hauta are quiet, industrious workers, Einor Kangas, the silent. Arvie Kananen, whose wise remarks make even teachers laugh, Pearl Czompoly who has made an excellent record and helped on many committees and Tony Bartome the Spanish student, ail do their mile a day from the harbor. Edgar Hall and Raymond Hall have the distinction of being next. From all appearances Edgar is interested in “Cooking.” Raymond likes to help his country by holding down the corners. Ivan Gillespie, a prominent man about town is. we understand, the joy and light of one Sophomore life. When Frances Gardner was a little girl she returned home one day to find the house securely locked. A bright young neighbor lad suggested breaking in. And Frances, trusting girl that she is, immediately did so. Perhaps she wanted to practice on the piano. At any rate, she is an accomplished pianist, always in demand as an accompanist. Wasn’t our operetta exceptionally good this year? And why wouldn’t it be. with Cordelia Crumb. Mr. Henry’s private secretary, Mamie Gustaferro. an accomplished reader. Osceola Carr, and Elsie Armstrong all taking part. What is in a figure? Much we say—especially when it is one like Doris Dean’s. Her silence is a virture and her efficiency remarkable. Marian Chenev has been one of our dependable seniors, good grades, excellent disposition, devoted to basketball, and a regular member of committees on food. Margaret Carmodv should not be separated from Marian Cook, not even the teachers have managed to do that. We wonder what a number of Seniors would do without Peg and her Ford? Alfred Barnes and Herman Grey have established notable records. One is for silence, rivaling the Great Stone Face, and the other is that neither has been known to be tardy. As I’ve turned these pages over. And read to vou from “Who’s Who.” Don’t you think this book is a wonder,” And the representations trim? A volume really to be prized— For vpars will come a u vp«rs wRl pass But here’s a book in which to read About the members of vonr class. About their doings—thru High School: Some of the things thev’ve tried to do, —And some of th e goals they’ve won. By Evelyn Rist. 78 THE TATTLER Class Prophecy It all happened back in the summer of 1930. I was at Atlanta, Georgia at the time, working for the government. You couldn’t imagine my astonishment when I heard that the whole town of Conneaut had been quarantined for thirty years. The reason for this was an outbreak of highly contagious brain fever. This fever is developed when someone concentrates too intensely on some very difficult thought problems and generates enough heat in his head to make the brain fever microbes become active. It all started when someone jokingly asked .Jiggs Cheney that if it takes seventeen yards of flowered gingham to make a middy-blouse for an elephant, how long would it take a knock-kneed katydid with varicose veins to borrow nine million dollars from a bankrupt scotch gambler riding a bicycle down Main St. in the moonlight on Lincoln’s birthday. Brain specialists decided that in thirty years the fever should have worn itself out so Conneaut was completely cut off from the rest of the world and it seemed that I was the only one of the class of ’30 that was out of town at the time of the quarantine. Thirty years passed and in 1960, on the day th e quarantine was to be lifted I was the first one to enter the town. It was bright and early in the morning and who should I meet but Professor Maurice Adams, getting a little old by now but still very active. He greeted me warmly and, as he had nothing else to do, offered to show me around the town for the rest of the day. This suited me fine so we started walking towards the business section. We had gone only a couple of blocks when we heard sonveone yelling, and upon turning, I recognized our old class treasurer Homer Whitworth, running toward us. As soon as he had recovered from his exertions he said that he had been looking for me for thirty years and that I still owed seventy-five cents on my senior dues. As I believe in paying my debts promptly I borrowed a dollar from Mr. Adams and handed it to Homer. He gave me a quarted change and went off whistling. Just then I discovered that the quarter was lead and worthless so I gave it to Mr. Adams as part payment of the dollar I owed him. As we walked along my guide told me the recent developments in Conneaut. The women had gained control of the city government and ruled with an iron hand. Evelyn McNutt was mayor and could be found anytime down at the City Hall with her feet on a desk and a cigar in the corner of her mouth, gossiping with Jo Harris, the president of the council or the city service director. Hist. Hilda Mace was the safety director and as there was no crime in the town. Marian Cheney was allowed to be chief-of-police with no salarv and was made to furnish her own uniform and badge. Political conditions were extremely poor but nothing could be done about it as the men were not allowed to vote. However, not all the women were in politics for we passed a fine looking hospital for crippled canary birds, owned and operated by Lizzie Dunn and Ardis Pratt and a little later I noticed an imposing looking factory with a sign on it “Toomev Webster Collar Button Factory. Manufacturers of the Famous Toomev Webster Square Collar Button Which Absolutely Will Not. Roll Under the Chiffonier.” First of all we visited the IPgh school. Anita Verner was principal and went about her duties with a lead pine in her hand, striking terror into the hearts of those who displeased her. The seats in the studv hall were equipped with agitators, a Pttle device invented by Helga Pelton-m and Pearl Comply which automatically lets the seats of the desks drop down every five minutes thus assisting the study hall teacher to keen the students awake. Finding nothing lse of interest around the school we left and soon afterwards the Professor was telling me, as we walked along, how some of my classmates had fared. Earl Smith and Skinnev Grant, he informed me, were manufacturers of a combination door-knob, nest ogg and mother-in-law silencer. Doris Dean had become the chief designer in the Thayer Blake Animal Cracker Factory. A1 Barnes was the city’s foremost promoter of blindfold cigarette tests. Kathrvn Randall and Tvnne Xissi were the big shots in the Randall and Nissi Wheelbarrow Factory and had an enormous output of wheelbarrows. I asked Mr. Adams what thev did with so many wheelbarrows and he said they used them down at the high school to teach sophomores to walk on their hind legs. The women had not only gained political control of the town but also had a monopoly on the capital and controlled the financial business of Conneaut. They had organized a bank of which Martha Samppi was president, Ida Lasher, second vice president, Ruth Kern er third vice president, Madeline Sleeth, fourth vice president, Elizabeth Titus, fifth vice president, and Gertrude Smith, sixth vice president. The bank was capitalized at $8.72. THE TATTLER 79 Rhea Rockwell and Anna Rose were running a very successful correspondence school of piano moving. Johnny Ingram had worked up from a meter reader to the presidency of the Gas Co. He claims his success is due to his ambition for bigger and better gas bills. Edith Lawerence and Toini Manniko were manufacturers of alarm clocks. Not ordinary alarm clocks but ones which automatically throw themselves out a window if not turned off immediately. Ruth Justice had gained great fame as a benefactor of the human race. She had developed a system for exterminating angle worms. The method used was very simple and 100 per cent, efficient. A person simply holds the worms firmly just behind the ears with the thumb and forefinger of his left hand. A few drops of bicloride of mercury is then forced down the throat of the offending worm with a medicine dropper and it is dead within fifteen or twenty minutes. Einar Kangas and Sam Kananen were sole proprietors of the Kangas and Kananen Shoe-Shine Stand. Gordon and Bernie Miller were operating a gas station. As there were a shortage of fuel they catered only to owners of cigarette lighters. Edgar and Raymond Hall ran the Hall and Hall Nursery Co. They had built up quite a large business, in fact there were Hall trees all over the city. Lois Allen had become a famous artist and had a job painting flowers on bird cagers in the Wheeler and Klumph bird cage factory. She bought her paint from the Greene and White Paint Co. exclusively, of which Dorris White was president. Several of the class of 30 had followed literary careers. After many years of extensive study on the subject, Naomi Crosby had written and published a book called “The Origin and History of Peanut Stands.” Frances Wood had written a book of several volums called. “Doing Something Big and Clean or the Correct Way to Wash a Rhinoceros.” However, not all the literature was of a scientific and technical nature for Dorothy Chapman had written a novel called “My Embarrassing Moment, Or When Two Eyes Met through a Keyhole.” Incidentally, John and Mara requested me not to mention their names together in this manuscript and being an obliging person I agreed not to do so. Food was supplied to the town by the Bean. Pees and Onion Vegetable Wholesalers and the Carmody Meat Market. Margaret was also the city dog catcher. It being a couple of hours till lunch time, Mr. Adams asked me if I would like to hear a debate which was being given. at the American Legion Hall that morning. Elinore Page, Maxine Gibson and Ruth Allison were representing the women of Con-neaut and the question was, “Resolved: That Ingrown Toenails are Detrimental to the Aims and Purpose of the Society for the Prevention of Things As They Are.” The girls had become such forceful debaters that no one would debate against them: so they just argued one side of the question. Neither being a member of that society nor having ingrown toenails I was not interested in the issue so T vetoed the suggestion. We wandered around till noon and then ate lunch in a little fly trap called Kovack’s Restaurant. John Isoma. the waiter, argued with us for fifteen minutes trying to get us to wash our dishes. After lunch the Professor suggested that w? visit the insane asylum. I was very much shocked upon hearing that not all of my classmates had survived the brain fever epidemic with sound mentalities. On the way out to the bug-house I asked Mr. Adams how athletics were going in Conneaut and he told me that things were not very active along that line. However, Eli Hersimaki still held the record he made back in 192-0 when he ran the hundred yard dash in five minutes, fifty-two seconds. In 1940 Jimmie Palagyi became the champion clock-winder of Conneaut and in 1946 Clown McIntosh walked off with the pretael bending championship. It was suspected that there was crooked work in McIntosh’s victory though. We arrived at the insane asylum and Gerald Hicks, the chief guard kindly offered to conduct us through the institution. It was indeed a sad visit for me but the Professor seemed 1o enjoy the situation immensely. He laughed heartily when he saw Will Saari and Biliy Meinke cutting out paperdolls on the porch. Inside we found Hugo Sunstrom working on a contraption which, he said, was a revolving door. He had begun his invention by trying to make a door which would let people go both wavs on both sides at the same time. The nearest he could come to this was a door which was cut off half wav up from the bottom. During a rush period the overflow simnlv climbed over the op. We congratulated Hugo on his invention and went cn through the building and out into the back yard. As it was a fine day most of the inmates were out there. The first thing we saw was Bus Weaver, down on one knee, his right hand over his heart and his left hand extended in a very graceful fashion. He was earnestly and 80 THE TATTLER eloquently reciting the Declaration of Independence to Marian Cook who looked down upon him ardently and admiringly. Suddenly around the corner of the building came Jack King riding on the shoulder of Bonsey Jones and occasionally kicking him vigorously in the ribs. From his shouis I gathered that he was Paul Revere and Bonsey was his horse. They pulled up near us and Jack slid down to the ground whereupon Bonsey got down on his hands and knees and began to chew contentedly on the grass. Jack began to make a terrible commotion about then and continued to do so until a bucket af water was thrown on him. A little farther on we saw one of the saddest sights of the whole visit. There was Bill Rankinen down on all fours, industriously mowing the lawn with a pair of hair clippers. His once noble and intelligent countenance was now wrinkled with a silly grin as he looked up at us and asked if any of us could imitate a gillygilloo bird. Not wishing to see anymore I suggested that we leave. That evening after dinner we went to a movie where Professor Adams managed to pass off his lead quarter to Carol Merrick, the ticket agent. The name of the show was “Flaming Kisses or Who Put the Iitching Powder in Susie’s Lipstick.” Helen Myers was the heroine and Herman Gray the hero. Madeline Slocum and Beverly Tuttle took the part of gold-diggers and Dude Whitney was a big-hearted sugar daddy. Arvo Kolehmainen was the villain and nearly mussed Herman’s hair up in a savage battle with sofa pillows. Herman finally shot him dead with a bean shooter and the grand finale would have been great only the corpse got the hiccups. Next they flashed some advertisements and our attention was called to the fact that the Peterson Sloan high-grade domestic and fancy lollypops were the best on the market. The Literatie-Bartone Toothpick Co. w'as also very highly recommended by itself. Next followed ads for Hershey Chocolate Bars, Graham Crackers and Clark Bars. We then enjoyed several acts of vaudeville. Hilda Seppi headed the program with an accordian solo and than Tom Scribner did a very graceful toe dance. Next came Mamie Gustaferro with a feat of strength act. She bit nails in two, bent up old Ford axles and smashed bricks with her fist. She ended her act by singing “Madame Butterfly” with Marjorie Fenton, Alice Rossiter, Jeanette Spicer, Frances Gardener and Emily Townsend all standing on her chest. Then the Hauta sisters came out and sang a clever little number called “Onward Christian Soldiers.” The piece sounded familiar but I couldn’t quite place it. We wrere next entertained by Armstrong’s Trained Flea Circus. As no one in the audience could see the fleas I strongly suspect that perhaps they were not doing everything Elsie told them to do. Then we listened to a quartet consisting of Brick Sprague, Max Gulick, Bill Crosby and Don Childs. If ke had known beforehand that this was the last act we certainly would have left before they started because their singing was terrible. Max stopped in the middle of one piece to tie his shoestring and Bill busted the next number up by bursting into laughter w’hen Don and Brick started in on the w'rong chorus. How’ever, they took three encores on the boohs which they mistook for applause. The only redeeming feature of this quartet was that it drowned out the noise made by Cord elia Crumb and Margaret Reeves who w'ere munching peanuts just behind us. After the show' w'e went to a night club owned by George Tompkins and Keith Tower. We had just seated ourselves at a table when Cleo Lyons, Dave Richcraek and Dub Hogle started a rumpus over in one corner. It didn’t last long though because Helen Landon,, chief bouncer, came in and throw them all out bodily. We drank some ginger-ale and listened to some hot dance music from the orchestra consisting of Bill Hines. Hambone Hamilton. Dick Wellman, Chuck Zumpft, Frank Walford and Gordon Baird. After a w'hile the proprietors themselves came over to our table and we had a little chat. We inquired how business was and they said that everything was fire except for an occasional snooping around by Tiami Kosola and Marian Laizure who w'ere the big noises in the local Down With Everything Bluenose Society. Ivan Gillespie, the head w'aiter, then brought us some more coco-cola and a w'hile later w'e left. Back on the street again whom should we find but our old class advisors, Miss Cossitt and Kline Loomis arguing very heatedly about Einstein’s Theory of Relativity. We stood on the sidelines and watched until Mr. Adams very undiplomatically ventured his opinion. This, of course, led to a three-sided argument and in five minutes it began to get boisterous. Miss Cossitt had picked up a club and w'as holding up her end of the debate very efficiently when Officer Cheney came into view' around the corner seeking the cause of the disturbance. We dispersed very rapidly in different directions and the Chief-of-Police Cheney, thinking that I was the instigator of the trouble pursued me as far as the city limits on her bicycle, where she yelled after me telling me what would happen if I ever showed up in Conneaut again. Robert Hines. THE TATTLER 81 The Class Will We, the august and noble members of the illustrious class of 1930, Conneaut High School, Conneaut, Ohio, being of sound mind and of a philanthropic nature do hereby declare the following testimonials to be our last will and testament. First: The class as a whole bequeaths a vote of thanks to Miss Cossitt and Mr. Loomis for their work as class advisors. Second: The class donates the notes, broken compacts, scrap paper, and other miscellaneous contents of their respective lockers to Mr. Helmbrecht. The individual bequests are as follows: We, John Cantlin and Richard Wellman will our trysting place to Bill Kelley and Leslie Hall. I, Donald Hamilton, will my ability to play “Turkey in the Straw to Ashley Kroterfield. I, Joe Literatie, Will my weakness to tell jokes in study hall to Willie Morris. We, Warren Cheney, Maurice Jones and Max Gulick will our “Fords” to the Sophomore class because they are the only ones green enough to take them. I, Donald Childs, bequeath my weakness for East Conneaut maidens to Arthur Dudley. We, Naomi Crosby. Lucille Klumph, Alice Rossiter, Isla Sloan, Maxine Gibson, Elma Hauta and Josephine Harris will the privilege of standing on the lower hall register to the g'irls in Paul Sheehan’s history class. I, Robert Hogle, will my nonchalant car driving ability to Charlie Pauli. I, Frances Gardner, will my position of pianist, to Ruth Oehlenschlager. We, Ruth Allison and Ard'is Pratt, will our red hair to anybody that wants it. I. Hilda Seppi, will my accordian to the sophomore class to play with. We. Doris Dean. James Palagyi, and Hilda Mace, bequeath our seats on the school bus to Rose Jones and Dorothy Dean. I, Keith Tower, bequeath my “slick” hair to Bob Roach. I, Bernard Miller, will to Bernard Higg’ins the distinction of being tardy more than anyone else in school. I, George Jacobs, will my job as cheer leader to Kenneth Miller. I, Eli Hirshimaki, bequeath to my brother my athletic ability. I, Robert H'ines, bequeath my ability to criticise women to Howard Jones. I, Mara Taylor, will my weakness for great big strong he-men to Elizabeth Janos. I, Anita Verner, will my weakness for great big strong he-men to Elizabeth Janos, to the Tattler staff. I, Evelyn McNutt, will the editorship of the Tattler to anyone who wants plenty of work. We. John Isoma and Hugo Sunstrom, will to some smart sophomores our liking for “state tests.” I. Gerald Hicks, beoueath my power of woman hating to Clinton Munger. We. Marcelle Hershev. Kathrvn Randall, Emily Townsend, and Rhea Rockwell will our long walk to the Girls’ Hiking Club. I. Tony Bartone, will my job as a “pinsetter” to “PadoOky” al'ias Cletus Brink. I, Marian Laizure, beoueath my weakness for men to Erla Gerren. I. Iris Hauta. beoueath my blond hair to Mary Ruffin. We. Gordon Miller and Robert Grant, will to anybody that can hang on, a ride on our new motorcycles. - I. Carol Merrick. Will my six studies to Henrietta Truelson. I.Thomas Scribner, will my No. 15 shoes to Bob Johnson although I doubt if they will fit him. T. David Richcreek. beoueath; mv t'tle of “Dick Merriwell” to Howard Webb. I. Cleo Lyons, will mv weakness for algebra to Dutch Mowry. I. William Crosby, will my “Harem to the Junior bovs. I, Frances Wood, will mv dramatic ability to Ruth Tobason. I. Frank Bean, will mv left-handpd violin to Martha Mae Smith. I, Elinor Page, beoueath my ability to get good marks to John Kehoe so that he mav some day graduate. We, Robert H'ines, William Saari, and Robert Sprague, wjll our marked Spanish 82 THE TATTLER books to Donald Sands, Bus Sharp and Jerry Mosher so they won’t have to copy it every day. We, Cordelia Crumb, Elsie Armstrong and Florence Toomey, bequeath our quiet natures to Betty Getsey, Mildred Tusa and Isla Fuller. I, Durward Whitney, will my “kiddie car” to Donald Wright. We, Twila Blake, Marian Cheney, Gertrude Smith and Ruth Justice will our Senior jackets to Leora Snyder, Emily Herrick, Marjorie Randall and Helen Watters. I, Homer Whitworth, will my job as a financeer to Gordon Wolcott. I, George Tompkins, will my bicycle to Eino Kananen. I, Margaret Reeves, Will my long hair to Peggy Hyland. I, Osceola Carr, will my weakness for big motor cars to June Leach. To Dawley Jane Hayward, we Thora Clark, Helen Myers, Evelyn Rist and Marian Cook, will out love letters. I, Doris White, bequeath my power over big he-men to Ruth Clark. I, James Weaver, bequeath my horse laugh to Eddie Tuttle. I, Margaret Carmody, will my rubber toothpick to Mary Lou Kerner. I, Arvi Kananen, will my wisecracks to Jonrtie Hokkanen. I. Einar Kangas, will my physics lab book to Robert Barker. I, Sylvia Peterson, bequeath my basketball ability to Dorothy Wilson. I, Evelyn Thayer, will my job as office stenographer to the best typer in high school. I, Charles Zumpft, will my position on the basket ball, football, track teams also the band, orchestra, and debate club to anyone who has the qualifications to do so. I. John Ingram, will my free afternoon to hookey players. We, Mamie Gustaferro, Marjorie Powell. Anna Rose, Helga Peltonen and Toine Manniko bequeath our bashfulness to the Sophomore girls; some of them need it. We, Marjorie Fenton and Elizabeth Dunn will our appetites to the girls who are not on a diet. I, Ruth Kerner, will my taxi service to Anetta Von Osinsk'i. I, Tyne Nissi, will my smile to the teachers. I, Jack King, bequeath my love for music to the Junior boys so they will join the glee club. I, Tiami Kosola, will my powder puff to Vera Stanford. I, George McIntosh, will my title of “Scotchman” to any tight Irishman. I, Beverly Tuttle, will my dancing ability to Marjorie Randall. I, Jeanette Spicer, will my. 18 day diet to Florence Capella. I, Madeline Sleeth, will my weakness for Pennsylvania shieks to Mary Zappitello. I. Reta Wheeler, will my talkative nature to Sarah Woods. We, Gordon Baird, William Meinke, William Rankinen and Arvo Kolehmainen will our studious habits to Fred Skinner, Ted Kasto, David Rubenstein and Vincent Nelson. To Grace Woods, I, LuClare Graham, leave my untiring ambitions. We, Frank Walford, Miklos Kovach, Edgar Hall and Russell Pees, will our old shoes to the Junior treasury so that they will put it on a good foundation. I, Martha Samppi, will my roller skates to Ruby Hall. I, Pearl Czompoly, will the stick of gum that is under the second seat, first row in Room Five to Jack Murray. I, Raymond Hall, will my ability to talk on anything but the desired subject in history class. I, Lois Allen, will my toys to Marjorie Green. I, Ivan Gillespie, will my girl to someone who will be in school next year. I, Ethel Webster, will the Brooklyn Bridge to anybody who can throw it across the Hudson River. I, Alfred Barnes, bequeath my sun-tanned complexion to Marion Manville. In witness whereof we do set our hand and seal this 29th day of May, on the year of. our Lord, One Thousand Nine Hundred and Thirty. (SEAL) ‘ THE SENIORS, . . . By Their Attorney, George McIntosh (L.-S.). JOKES AND ADS THE TATTLER 83 WATCH YOUR WATCH The sales manager was examining cancAdates for the position of private secretary. One girl seemed to l'lll the bill, but the cautious officials decided to ask her one more question. “You say you were a confidential secretary. What is the difference between a confidential secretary and a stenographer?” “Oh,” said the girl promptly, “you don’t dare to fire a confidential secretary.” JUST AN INCIDENT An old gentleman, well known for his stinginess, wanted to take a ride in an airplane in company with h'is Wife. The pilot wanted $10 apiece, which seemed too much for the old gentleman, who dickered along for better terms. Finally the pilot offered to take them both up for one fare provided they would sit still and not scream. Both agreed and up went the plane, the pilot doing all the fancy stunts he knew of. On landing, the pilot remarked: “You did astonishingly well, my friend. Better than I expected. “Yes, replied the old man, “but I almost screamed when my Rachel fell out.” A TELEPHONE CONVERSATION “Is your kitchen small?” “Is it? Why, it’s so small we have to use condensed milk.” HALF A DIME Dutch Beggar: “Please gif a poor oldt blind man a dime.” Citizen: “Why, you can see with one eye.” Beggar: “Well, den, gif me a nickel.” A TELEPHONE CONSERVATION “Hello, who is speaking, please?” “Watt.” “What’s your name?” “Watt’s my name.” “Yes, what’s your name?” “My name is John Watt.” “John Watt?” “Yes, are you Mr. Jones?” “No, I’m Knott.” “Will you please tell me your name then?” “Will Knott.” “Why not?” “My name is Knott.” “Not what?” But the answer was drowned in a series of explosive sounds and to the next party the operator reported the l'ine out of order. WHOSE FAULT Wife: “Tomorrow is the 10th anniversary of our wedding. Shall I kill the turkey?” Husband: “Why the poor bird is not to blamq for it.” BE CAREFUL Farmer to druggist: “Now be sure an’ write plain on them bottles which is for the Jersey cow and which is for my wife. I don’t want nothin’ to happen to that Jersey cow.” GROWN-UP IDEAS The little boy entered the barber shop. “And how do you want your hair cut, my little man?” inquired the barber. “Like Dad’s,” replied the child, “With a hole in the top.” A BOY’S ESSAY ON CATS “Cats that’s meant for boys to maul and tease are called Maltese Cats. Some cats is reckoned by how quiet their purr is and these is named Pursian Cats. The cats what has very bad tempers 'is called Angorie Cats. And cats with deep feelings is called Feline cats. I don’t like cats.” 86 THE TATTLER SCOTCH TENDENCIES A small boy: “Father, I walked all the way home from town behind a street car and saved seven cents.” Father: “Why didn’t you walk home behind a bus and save ten cents?” A NEW LIZZIE Book agent to farmer: “You ought to buy an ency- clopedia now that your boy is going to school.” Farmer: “Not on your life. Let him walk the same as I did.” SETTLING OUT OF COURT Magistrate: “Can’t th'is case be settled out of court?” O’Grady: “That’s what we were trying to do, your honor, when the police interfered.” HOT STUFF Doctor: “Did you follow my advice and drink hot water one hour before breakfast?” His Patient: “I did my best, but I couldn’t keep it up more than ten m'inutes, Doctor.” A SILENT ONE Mr. Broom: “Why don’t you get work?” Tramp: “I would if I could get the kind of job I want.” Mr. Broom: “What is that?” Tramp: “Well, I wouldn’t mind calling out the stop- ping places on an Atlantic steamer.” DEATH PREFERABLE “I’m going to shoot you.” “Why?” “I’ve said I’m going to shoot anybody who looks like me.” “Do I look like you?” “You do.” “Shoot!” Phone Main 1713 225 Broad St. I)r. D. C. Davenny Dentist Ford Harvey GENERAL MERCHANDISE Dorman Block, Main Street A Governor Winthrop Secretary A Drop-Leaf or Spinet Desk would make a most useful present for any High School Student Let us serve you. THE SIMONDS BENNETT CO. Furniture, Rugs, Draperies THE TATTLER 87 THE W. J. STANIER COMPANY Buick Sales and Service 320 State Street A P Fifteenth and Broad Streets Conneaut, Ohio Carnahan-Shearer Co. Complete line of Young Men’s Furnishings and Suits at consistently low prices 215 Main Street Fash ion-right Apparel for Women Brady Williams Cut Rate Drugs Sodas 'at Click! The K. E. Gibbs Co. Style Center for Young Men Suits and Topcoats—$22.50 to $45.00 Florsheim Shoes $10 Portage Shoe $5 222 Main Street EARNEY'S SHOES- HOSIERY • Snappy Footwear For Young Folks Who Want to Dress and Do Dress FOR Electrical Appliances and Repairs Call Stevens Electric Store Main 1744 Conneaut, Ohio C. A.WALRATH Fresh and Cured Meats— Main 1022 233 Broad St. THE TATTLER We carry a complete line of Sporting Goods We Also Have GOOD Radios K. C. A., Zenith and Majestic Fortune-Byers Hardware Company “ 0reamerie DAIRY PRODUCTS PAWDEYC J''BETTERfubhituRE J Pasteurized Milk, Butter, Cottage Cheese, Buttermilk, Ice Cream Conneaut Creamery Co. Compliments of Cleveland Hotel Beauty and Barber Shop No Less Than Your School Book is a Savings Book, a preparation for the days ahead Arthur Hardware Co. Sherwin-Williams Paint Headquarters Thayer : Hayward Walk-Over Shoes u 216 Main Street State Theatre Horton Stevens The Conneaut Mutual Loan Wal1 Pap€r Paints’ Rugs, Builders, Trust Co Hardware and Window Shades General Banking | 233 Broad St. THE TATTLER 80 ............................... i— ——i ... “PREP” SUITS SPRING’S OUTSTANDING COLORS In au thentic University Styles—Priced to fit young purses $19-75 $22.50 $25.00 With Two Trousers And the larger sizes, up to 42 in young meins University Styles $27.50 $35.00 With Two Trousers Everything in smart furnishings for the young men of school age. If It’s New You’ll Find It Here Our Shoe Department There you’ll find just the right style in oxfords to complete vour outfit. $5.00 The G. M. Whitney Company aiiiHmiiuitiiiiiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiMitiiiiiiiiiiiiKiiiiiiiimiiNHiiiiiimiciiMiiiiiiiiKiillllllllllICa Compliments of Neebuhr’s Dining Car Compliments of The J. .1. Newberry Co. We Recommend C. F. GARDNER fcWLou,™ GROCER Tel. Main 2384 311 Harbor St. JOHN DECK Buy Dependable Groceries from the Reliable Grocer Compliments of Carl L. Blood Mrs. Nettie Burr 2 free Daily Deliveries 2 Phones Confectionery The Stiles Printing Co. DOWNER’S 218-220 Washington Street Groceries and Meats School Supplies Typewriters 462 Buffalo St. Conneaut, Ohio □llllllllllllOII TATTLER DIPLOMAS Commencement Invitations School Supplies and Equipment The Educational Supply Co. Painesville, Ohio THE TATTLER 91 For Over Fifty Years Auld Class Rings and Pins Have Led the Field They Have to Be Good to Stay in Front That Long AULD’S INC. Class Rings and Pins Commencement Invitations and Cards COLUMBUS, OHIO CONNEAUT SUGAR BOWL Candies Lunches Try Our ECOMA Ice Cream In Brick or Bulk Electrik Maid Bake Shop We Deliver 215 Broad St. Eddy 1845 Hours 8:30 to 6:00 Evenings by Appointment Distinctive Permanent Waving Artistic Hair Cutting All Branches of Beauty Culture 219 Main Street Stuckey’s Handy Buy Shop Confectionery 499 HARBOR STREET HEASMAN’S able Supplies ]. Ralph J. Ralph ITLcLaugh Dependable Jeweler If MAIN STREET m 92 THE TATTLER Chas. V. Thayer Insurance Empire 1907 “Spring freshness all the year round.” Bring Your Clothes to the DeLuxe Dry Cleaning Co. East End of Viaduct PLUMBING and HEATING W. H. Kehoe 353 State Street Main 1174 Compliments of Dick Tyler Smith’s Cash Grocery Qonneaut's ‘Pioneer ( ash Qrocery Citizens Bank Your future depends upon your ability to apply your education Barsky Bros. First Class Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing Compliments of Henne Super Service Broad Street F. L. MATSON jeweler Jewelry Is Always an Acceptable Gift Shumake Bros. East Conneaut Distributors of Blue Sunoco Gasoline Gas Oil Tires Phone Main 1117 Think! THE TATTLER 93 J.C. PENNEY GO DF.PARTM E NT • STORE 255 and 257 Itlain Street Conneaut, Ohio OUR AIM IS TO SERVE YOU WELL WITH HIGH QUALITY AMD VALUE Hughes Provision Rodgers Pauli Staple and Fancv Groceries “One Friend Tells Another' iV General Merchandise 400 Main Road Main 1629 0 We have a Full Selection of Phone Main 1024 Smart Sport Things for Corner Main and Washington Streets School Activities Gaukel’s Service Station $ Sinclair—H. C. Aircraft Gasoline ■ The Syndicate Groceries Lunches , Refreshments The Store with the Service East Conneaut Phone Main 1378 main at mill Ked Star Terminal Howard’s Automotive Candy Cigars Soft Drinks Service Earle T. Young, Prop. Authorized BUICK Service 320 State St. Main 2172 1. H. BAXTER Drugs rush Toilet Articles Stationery Clover Farm Store Ice Cream, Candy, Soft Drinks Kodaks and Sundries and Groceries Broad St. Pharmacy B. K. LOWREY and Hilltop 1114 East Conneaui Crombie’s Pharmacv 94 THE TATTLER Compliments of (lh t HJhttdmuse ilnn 'Sest ‘Wishes to the Class of 1930 Betty Lee Sweet Shoppe JEWELRY At the corner of Main Buffalo Sts. “Where Style, Quality, and “Trices in_, Jewelry and Kindred Lines eTtteet. E. Howard Phillips Jeweler City Market House LUMBER We specialize in window screen material, copper and galvanized wire, materials for trellis work, builders’ hardware and auto plate glass. The Pond Lumber Co. Phone Main 1865 Broad St. Dean’s Market Choice Meats . Fancy Groceries Fresh Vegetables' Not How Cheapo—But How Gpod 287 Main St. Main 5161 Freight Hauling Motor Express East and West Bound Service F. F. Smith Co. T. F. Lininger COME IN AND SEE THE New Chevrolet Six Emhoff Motor Sales Sales and Service Box 318 Conneaut, Ohio THE TATTLER 95 96 THE TATTLER Cfhe '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 types of merchandising service. Quality goods at fair prices has been the unvarying principle of this organization for more than a quarter of a century. Cfhe A. ID. Pelton Company FREW JACKSON Totted Tlants and Qup dlowers f Phone Main 1281 East Conneaut Conneaut Drug Company L. A. Payn Photographer and ____Picture Framing 183 Broad St. Conneaut, 0. In building Life’s Program it is well to protect your property and life with INSURANCE C. VERN CARR Conneaut Meat Market PIGGLY WIGGLY The Modern Way QUALITY GROCERIES Fine Millinery for all Occasions Ha ugh Millinery New Miller Block City News Agency 214 Washington St. Magazines, Newspapers, Cgars, Candy and Cigarettes NEAL SMITH Meat Market Phone Main 1584 512 Harbor St. Certified Materials Stow Lumber Coal Co. R. C. Lamos, Mgr. A. P. Quality Groceries Freshest Vegetables Main at Broad � . , I I’ ■ %.• , ■ . .., •. •' ‘ i ’ ’ 1 - r i V r . ' •- - - r' «.v.