Crooksville High School - Crux Hi Skan Yearbook (Crooksville, OH)

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NEWS OF HOME THE PONOKA DAILY The World’s Better Half Weather—Fair PONOKA, FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1930 Price 3 Cents BILL CLARK, Editor FIND HOOCH IN HOME OF PROFESSOR THE GREAT “FLIP-FLOP” SINKS WITH ALL ON BOARD SOCIAL NEWS STORY BY SURVIVOR OF “FLIP-FLOP” Capt. Leo Bess only survivor of the “Flip-Flop,” which sank May 12 off the coast of Trinidad, has recovered sufficiently to make a partial statement concerning the disaster. S. O. S. messages which were broadcasted rapidly were futile, and with the setting of the sun the ocean waves foamed angrily over the bodies of many fellow passengers. As the waves roared, the melodious strains of the ever-existing hymn, “Crossing the Bar,” floated thru the twilight. Captain Bess’s story will be continued in tomorrow’s issue. NEW YORK VISITOR Lawrence West, business manager of the Ponoka Junk House, has gone to New York, where he expects to buy merchandise of the recent New York Variety Shop. Many home citizens have gone to Cleveland to see Miss Avalyn Wilson perform in “The Last Hour,” presented by Miss Thelma Moore’s Dramatic Club. The Misses Lilian Leeth and Wanda Salsbury were appointed officers of “The American Relief Club” at a meeting held here last week. Miss Violet Corven entertained with six o’clock dinner Thursday in honor of her friend Miss Sarah Ferguson of Ironspot. Miss Helen Meade gave a shower in honor of her friend, Mrs. Gerald Cross, who with her husband, recently returned from New York. Mrs. Cross was formerly Miss Helen Foraker of Ponoka. Miss Rosemary Frecker presented her pupils in a piano recital last Wednesday evening. “DOC” FOLDEN “Doc.” O. Folden, our world known American specialist, has returned home after studying with foreign doctors on “How to Get Rid of Fleas.” Miss Margaret Cook and Ruth Kane of this city are visiting in Chicago. BOOZE HISTORY The search through Professor M. Hartley’s home was not in vain. “Barrels” of corn liquor were found. Detective John Smith and Deputy Frank Potts deserve great praise for making the raid. Professor Hartley will face trial next Friday morning. FOREIGN NEWS London—Miss Jeanette Moore, well known American nurse, is studying under Dr. Williams of this city. Paris—Miss Wilda Carr addressed the noted “French Modelers of Fashion” at their meeting yesterday. Paris — Walter Carter, noted American chemist, is here visiting the De Vaux Laboratories. Tokyo—Miss Helen Lowry is traveling through this country studing conditions in the interest of the American Welfare. Miss Velma Rambo was a visitor at Kalamazoo, yesterday.

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Last Will and Testament of Class of 1926 Know All Men by These Presents: We, the members of the Senior Class of 1926, of Crooksville High School, of the Village of Crooksville, in Perry County, State of Ohio, having fulfilled our mission in dear old C. H. S. and being of sound mind, memory and understanding, do hereby leave to the rest of the student body, a Testament and Class Will, in form and manner following: We extend to the faculty hearty thanks and sincere appreciation for their patience, helpful advice, and personal kindness. Gerald Cross leaves his executive powers to the President of the Junior Class, Byron Snell. Lillian Leeth bequeaths her office of vice president to the vice president of the Junior Class. The second year shorthand class hereby bequeath their ability to learn, their eagerness, and their knowledge, to the first year class, hoping they will ever keep the goal up to the standard. Bryan Hartley leaves his honors in basket ball and football to William Dalrymple. Avalyn Wilson and Frances Smith leave their sunny dispositions to the possession of Dorothy Blaney and Mildred Hankinson. Catherine Taylor leaves the trying position of Cheer Leader to Anna Belle Stought and Kenneth Price. The Day-Dreamers, Robert Burley, Henry Saunders, and Gerald Cross, leave their sweet dreams to Marion Giles, Donald Hughes, and Walter Noon. Agnes Cooke leaves her ever-ready answers to Dorothy Thorne and Kathryn Longley. Wilda Clarke, Thelma Hall, and Lona Hall, leave their ability to sing to Hazel Rambo, and Eva Presgrave. John Snell, Leo Bess, and John Hughes leave their positions on the football team to Clinton Neff and Adrian Dean. Ned Watts and Odis Folden leave their reels of comedian acts to Marion Giles and Byron Snell. Donald Hull leaves his unquestionable precociousness to Ernest Hayman. Lucy King, Helen Lowry, Agnes Cooke, Thelma Moore, Rachel Search, Ruth Kane, Sarah Ferguson, and Lillian Baker leave their positions as typists to Donald Hughes, Don- ald Koehler, Eugene West, Eva Presgrave, and Hazel Rambo. Catherine Taylor leaves her popularity to Catherine Duncan and Frances Stanley. Maurice Hartley leaves his outspoken manner of expression to Ronald Buckley. Lawrence West bequeaths his ability as store clerk to Garmon Conoway. Floyd Wilson bequeaths his interest in filling stations to Kenneth Smith. Irene Wemmer and Jeanet Richard bequeath their height to Annabelle Stought and Edith Annon. Paul Frecker and Harold Mealick leave their standing as American Literature “cutups” to Ronald Tharp and Philip Tague. Violet Corven and Rosemary Frecker bequeath their titles, “Dignified Seniors” to Mabel Werner and Helen Walsh. To Mary Shepherd, Anna Baringer and Mildred Noon, a quiet disposition is presented by Wilda Carr, Mildred Hughes, Wanda Salisbury, and Helen Meade. Jeanette Moore leaves her supersensitive feelings to Violet Isabelle Pitcock. John Smith and Walter Carter leave their quietness to Ernest Hayman and Clarence Jones. Margaret Cook and Helen Foraker leave their smiles to Frances Stanley and Catherine Duncan. Luella Watts leaves her position on the basket ball floor to Hazel Blosser. And last but not least, the Senior Class of 1926, leaves to the student body of the Crooksville High School, the memory of happy school days, teachers dear, and the memories of high school pals. In witness whereof, we, the Class of ’26, have set our hand this 18th day of February, in the year of our Lord, one thousand, nine hundred, twenty-six. Executor, Miss Murphy. (Signed) THE SENIORS OF 1926. Per Lillian Baker. Witnesses: BARBARA STINSON. LLOYD COPE. ELIZABETH KASLER.

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THE PONOKA DAILY Friday, June 12 HOME AGAIN Miss Lona Hall, who has been traveling for the past two years in Europe with the Home Concert i Company, has returned to her home in Ponoka. Miss Hall announces that she will not be able to continue her concert work on account of ill health. SPORTS Bill Hartley, the world known polo player, is suffering from a severe attack of gout. Robert Burley of this city, attended the world series at Washington. Miss Catherine Taylor has won highest honors, as the best girl athlete at the Ohio University, this year. Luella Watts, sustained a broken leg, while playing in yesterday’s home basketball game. Mr. Henry Saunders, former boxer, has withdrawn from the ring to comply with the wishes of his better half. NATIONAL WINNER We are proud to announce that Miss Lillian Baker won first prize in the National Contest for the fastest girl typist. Following at a close second was Miss Lucy King. Both girls are formerly of Ponoka, and we are very proud of them. New York—Mr. John Snell, Wall Street broker, will broadcast each day at noon for the next two weeks from station M-O-N-E-Y. His subject will be “Sound Business Investments.” Word was received today that Mr. Paul Frecker, formerly of this city, is traveling with the Ketchup “World Known” Circus. Misses Jeanette Richards and Rachel Search are studying at the Cincinnati School of Music. The all star American comedian, Ned Watts, presented his latest act at the “Snoozer” Theater last Saturday. Miss Agnes Cooke has returned from Madrid after completing an advanced course in the History of Spanish Art. ADVERTISEMENTS Miss Irene Wemmer wishes to announce that her Beauty Parlor on East Main street will be open to the general public tomorrow. Brazil—Miss Mildred Hughes, celebrated socialist, has announced her intentions of returning to the States within a short time. We are proud to announce that Mr. Clarence Weese, won the National Prize of $2,000 for the best all around musician in the United States. ACCEPTS POSITION Mr. Harold Mealick of this city has gone to Chicago, to accept a position as head mechanic in Love’s Garage. | ELECTRIC | SHOT • JOHN HUGHES CO. i 47 West Main Street • Phone. Ind. F. 364 • I Fine Electric Appliances 1 Of All Kinds t i i I I i i ! ! i i i ■ j i I j t I i