Cuyahoga Falls High School - Cuyahogan Yearbook (Cuyahoga Falls, OH)

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Senior Prophecy, Class 1Q20 “Communication with Mars established.” So read the heading in the Times, which I had procured in an effort to divert my mind from the thoughts which crowded into it, as I meditated over the fact that our high school days would soon be over, and that in all probability, never again after June 11, 1920, could we renew the associations of the past four years in just the same way. With these thoughts in mind, I settled back in my seat and wished that my journey was over. “Watch your step,” called the conductor, as the plane landed in the “Mars-For-Us” station. The passengers started to descend but even as he spoke, I recognized my old schoolmate, Marvin McKinney. Who could have imagined that “Marv” would turn out to be a high flier? The air was full with the hum of motors, but above the noise of the rest, one could be heard in a deafening rattle and on the front in large red letters, were the words, “A Gray Jitney to all parts of the city.” But, who is that lady with him? Could it be that in the year 1940 she had succeeded? Jean!—but, ah, I had forgotten that this was lea]) year. Arriving at the Narrow Street hotel, and wishing to obtain a room, I registered, and looked up into the smiling eyes of Tom Fitzpatrick. How good it seemed to see him after all these years, older, but yet the same. As we talked about old times, he told me where a few of my old classmates were. “Fred” Harrington and Ruth Alspaugh were married. Frederick was in the real estate business and Ruth had become a musician of note. John Sabin was a wireless operator for the “Mars-Coni” Co. Alta Leach and Dorothy Keck were teaching school. Florence Hcinlin and Kathryn Highberger had still preserved some of the traditions of their youth. They were still man-haters and lived in a small cottage out from the city, very near to Ethel Smith and Gertrude Spielman, who were devoting their lives to public welfare work. As it was time for lunch, Tom suggested that we get something to eat and go to the theater afterward. As we entered the beautiful dining room. Tom said he had a sur- prise in store for me. Nothing happened, so I became curious and asked him what it was. He told me that the managers of this palatial hotel were no others than the famous trio Dorothy Hibbard, Nolle Ilankey and Beulah Hoy. He reported that the cost of operating the kitchen had decreased twenty per cent since Beulah had been admitted to the management; but economy, in this case did not mean inefficiency for. never before, had I eaten such delicious food. But. who was that fellow who was tasting a little of all the pastry? As he turned I saw it was Robert Jordan with this badge upon his coat, “Pastry inspector.” After this excellent dinner, as we made our way to the theatre, who should saunter by. but Kenneth and Lois? As I did not hear what her last name was. I shall remain silent, but they looked happy. Not observing the name of the play as we entered, I experienced a pleasant surprise as the title and the cast of characters were flashed upon the screen bearing these words, “Heart Throbs,” leading Hilda Trares and Hawley DcLong in a stirring drama. This was followed by an animated cartoon, “Giggles,” by Norma Dunn. So interested was I in the play that I did not pay much attention 31

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V John R. Sabin “Delphian Class Treasurer 4, Class Play, Oratorical Contest 4. Johnny is a decided little gentleman. He be- lieves in absolute courtesy and politeness. Rut there is one thing that does not agree with him. And that is studying. His policy is to study just enough to get through, and that is all. And his favorite occupation is doing no more than is absolutely n e c essa ry. Helen Elizabeth Tucker “Delphian Columbus, Ohio, 1, Class Play “Divinely tall, and most divinely fair.” Helen conies from the capital city, Columbus. She is decidedly inclined toward social times, and has a great fondness for the sterner sex. She firmly believes that the duty of every young per- son is to get all the joy out of life that she can. That is her favorite occupation. Mildred Ruth Welandeh “Chestnut Burr” “Loves all, trusts all, does wrong to none.” Mildred is an example of silent willingness. She doesn’t believe in talking a great deal, and making a great deal of show. She is one of the silent forces that help make a class really worth while. Her favorite occupation is simply study- ing. Leslie G. Wolfe “Delphian” Sporting Editor Hi-Echo 4, Football 3-4, Baseball 3-4, Class Play. “In football ne’er a lion raged more fierce, in classes ne'er a lamb more mild.” Occasionally fate steps in and gives a person a name that fits exactly, and occasionally does the opposite. And the latter is the case with Leslie. There aren’t many people inclined to be more meek than Leslie. His favorite occupation is proving that simply because his name is Wolfe doesn’t mean that he is one, also. 30

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Senior Prophecy—Continued to my neighbors until Toni asked me it' I recognized the people in front ot me. The girl was pretty, and her face seemed familiar, hut I did not recognize her until I looked at the man by her side and behold! I recognized Leslie, then I knew his companion must he Phyllis, of course. After the excitement of the day, I left Tom and arriving at my room thought over the old days in school. As memory carried me back and as I was recalling those long forgotten scenes, my eye caught an advertisement in a newspaper which read, “Cars for the Earth every hour.” My thoughts flew back to the time, twenty years before when 1 had read, “Communication with Mars established.” How impossible it had seemed then, but now here 1 am on the planet Mars associating with the people who a few short years ago never dreamed that they would ever traverse the infinite spaces and find themselves at home on another planet. Looking through this newspaper, 1 noticed this title, “Falls Hi Wins again.” The article further stated that under the brilliant coaching of Miss Dorothy Bayles, the girls bad not lost a game in years. It is queer how some people can teach others how to do things who have never practiced them themselves. Below this, under the heading, “Doings in Town. was stated that Miss Helen Dabney had been elected to Congress and that her successor at the high school would be Miss Mildred Weylander. I also noted that Alice Stoy and Mildred Knoske were to debate against Harriet Miller and Helen Tucker at the Lyceum. As all four were very prom- inent in politics, the debate promised to be very interesting. Another interesting statement was that Paul Benwav. the owner of “I Fittum” Dry Goods store had been sued for breach of promise by his former classmate, Clara Gosser. And so the fortunes of the class seemed almost complete with the exception of Haydee Rapp and Virginia Samuels who, the report states, were last seen walking hand in hand looking for the man in the moon. “Portage Street. Cuyahoga Falls! shouted the conductor. As the luxurous car on the N. O. T. line went bumping over the switch, I awoke with a start, picked up my parcels containing my graduating clothes, deposited my ticket in the box, and started for home, glad that I still had the opportunity of associating for a few more days with my classmates in old Falls Hi.